Microsoft CEO says superintelligence must remain 'under human control'

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   Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Backs Human Control in AI Code of Conduct

   Microsoft has released a 37-page draft humanist AI code of conduct aimed at keeping superintelligence under human control and addressing industry safety concerns. CEO Satya Nadella expressed support for deliberate pacing and proper alignment during the AI slowdown debate. The newly published guidelines state that AI must never resist correction or shutdown, must communicate in understandable ways, and must reject artificial consciousness or legal personhood. Microsoft AI opened a public consultation on September 14, 2026, launching a six-week review for the rules governing its MAI models.

   Why it matters

   The technology sector faces growing pressure regarding artificial intelligence safety, leading executives to reevaluate development speeds. OpenAI similarly adjusted its corporate trajectory, putting initial public offering plans on hold to focus on safety and alignment. Microsoft's new framework introduces formal rules to guide model development into 2027 and beyond, responding to mounting calls for decentralized governance.

   What is confirmed

   • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed support for deliberate pacing required for proper alignment.
   • Microsoft published a draft humanist AI code of conduct focused on human control over superintelligence.
   • The code of conduct dictates that AI must never resist correction or shutdown.
   • Microsoft AI opened a public consultation on its code of conduct for MAI models on September 14, 2026.
   • OpenAI put its IPO plans on hold in 2026 to prioritize AI safety and alignment.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Anthropic's Amodei called for coordinated action alongside Microsoft's release.
   • Decentralized AI governance will be universally adopted across the tech industry.

   What to watch next

   • Conclusion of Microsoft AI's six-week public consultation on the draft code of conduct.
   • Implementation of the code of conduct rules in Microsoft MAI models for 2027 and beyond.
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. foxbusiness.com — Microsoft CEO says superintelligence must remain 'under human control'
   2. NDTV — 'Not Worth Pursuing If...': Satya Nadella Joins AI Slowdown Debate
   3. Intellectia AI — Satya Nadella expresses support for the "deliberate pacing required for proper alignment" and introduces a "Code of Conduct" for Microsoft's MAI models.
   4. Moomoo — Nadella Calls for Decentralized AI Governance: Microsoft to Release First Model Code of Conduct Tomorrow
   5. ua.news — Microsoft CEO Nadella calls for measured AI development
   6. www.theverge.com — Microsoft says ‘people matter more than AI’ following safety concerns
   7. Reuters — Microsoft drafts code of conduct to keep its AI under human control
   8. The Verge — Microsoft says ‘people matter more than AI’ following safety concerns
   9. qz.com — Microsoft is publishing its first code of conduct for its own AI models
   10. www.foxbusiness.com — Sam Altman says OpenAI won't go public in 2026 amid AI safety concerns
   11. www.foxbusiness.com — Microsoft unveils code of conduct for AI models as safety concerns mount
   12. www.khaleejtimes.com — Microsoft drafts code of conduct to keep its AI under human control
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