Microsoft Prohibits U.S. Police from Using Its Enterprise AI Tool
Microsoft Prohibits U.S. Police from Using Its Enterprise AI Tool
Microsoft has solidified its policy against U.S. police departments utilizing its Azure OpenAI Service for facial recognition. This decision is clearly outlined in the updated terms of service, specifically banning police from deploying the technology for facial recognition, especially through body cameras and dashcams in uncontrolled settings.
This move follows Axon's controversial introduction of a product using OpenAI’s GPT-4 to summarize body camera audio, which raised concerns about AI-induced inaccuracies and biases. It remains uncertain if Microsoft's policy update directly responds to Axon's release.
Notably, the restriction applies solely within the U.S. and does not cover stationary camera usage in controlled environments. This aligns with Microsoft's cautious stance on AI applications in law enforcement, though it still collaborates on defense projects, emphasizing a nuanced approach to AI deployment in sensitive sectors.
