Microsoft doubles down on responsible AI as fast-track race accelerates

Microsoft formalizes its responsible-tech push by consolidating accessibility, safety, privacy and other initiatives into a new Trusted Technology Group led by Jenny Lay-Flurrie, emphasizing ‘build it right and keep it right’ even as the AI race intensifies. The effort includes correcting biased AI representations of blind people by training on anonymized Be My Eyes data, underscoring the need for human oversight and rapid iteration. While Microsoft reorganizes and invests in AI infrastructure amid broader tech layoffs, Lay-Flurrie argues for accountability and inclusivity, with input from disabled communities to ensure AI remains trustworthy and accessible for all.