Microsoft's Safe AI Framework for Youth
Microsoft has launched the Safe Engagement Framework to ensure children and youth can benefit safely from artificial intelligence.
Microsoft announced the new Safe Engagement Framework, emphasizing that children and families should not have to choose between technology and safety.
Scope of the Safe Engagement Framework
Microsoft implemented the Safe Engagement Framework with the emphasis that children and families should not have to choose between technology opportunities and safety measures.
Built on Three Core Pillars
The framework in question is built upon three core pillars: safety by design, age-differentiated experiences, and education.
New Rules for Copilot and Bing
Within the scope of the new framework, a login requirement was introduced for the use of Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot, while access to the platform was restricted for children under 13. Additionally, filtering against harmful content was strengthened on the Bing search engine.
Windows Age API and Global Collaborations
The Windows Age API, which offers developers a more reliable age verification capability, was launched. The statement expressed that global collaborations with AI safety institutes, governments, educators, and non-governmental organizations will be deepened.