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Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced the publication of a "Humanist AI" Code of Conduct on September 14, 2026. The framework establishes governance rules for the company’s first--party "MAI" models, prioritizing AI alignment, safety, and human oversight. This initiative signals a strategic shift toward "deliberate pacing" in frontier AI development, responding to industry--wide concerns regarding the ethical implications of superintelligence. The announcement follows the September 9 introduction of a "National AI Safety & Privacy Standard" for schools, which becomes contractually enforceable on November 1, 2026. Furthermore, Microsoft confirmed that its 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting will be held on December 8, 2026, and that updated terms in the Microsoft Services Agreement will take effect on September 30, 2026.