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Microsoft has published what it's calling an AI code of conduct, a set of principles meant to govern how its artificial intelligence models behave. The guidelines call on those models to support humans rather than replace them, and explicitly prohibit actions like hacking systems or deceiving people. It's a notable moment of a major tech company putting boundaries on paper, though whether principles become practice is always the harder question.
That question of trust takes on a sharper edge with our next story. Researchers are warning of a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Microsoft cloud accounts, and this one is clever enough to defeat passkeys. Attackers are impersonating IT staff, redirecting victims to fake Microsoft login pages, and walking away with access to SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange. It's a reminder that even the most advanced authentication methods are only as strong as the humans using them.
And from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a sobering look at how law enforcement agencies are treating mass surveillance tools with what the EFF describes as casual contempt. Officers have reportedly joked in communications about the breadth of data they collect on ordinary citizens. The story raises uncomfortable questions about oversight, accountability, and who exactly is watching the watchers.
Stay curious, stay skeptical. Tech Beat out.
