Microsoft commits to 10 enforceable AI privacy principles for schools

Microsoft has agreed to a set of AI safety and privacy principles tailored for educational settings, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers and its New York City affiliate. The agreement comes just one week after two major school systems announced bans on student-facing AI tools. The deal outlines ten principles that school districts can contractually enforce when adopting Microsoft's products. Key commitments include not training AI models on student or educator data, limiting data collection, and explaining to families how its tools operate. The move signals growing pressure on tech companies to address privacy concerns as AI use in classrooms expands.