Microsoft has provided certain guidelines for using its AI services. This article, which was released on July 30, 2023, offers a thorough examination of these agreements, concentrating on crucial elements like reverse engineering, data extraction, restrictions on the use of data, content processing, and third-party claims. The revised terms, which will take effect on September 30, 2023, were examined from a neutral third-party viewpoint.
Reverse Engineering
Microsoft explicitly prohibits the reverse engineering of its AI services. According to the terms, users are not allowed to discover any underlying components of the models, algorithms, and systems. This includes actions like attempting to determine and remove the weights of models. The prohibition aims to protect the intellectual property and proprietary technology embedded within Microsoft’s AI services.
Extracting Data
The terms also restrict the use of web scraping, web…
