Microsoft creates a new department to review how AI affects society

As part of Microsoft’s big push into AI services, the company has created a new department called the Advanced Planning Unit (APU). Employees of the APU will, among other things, study the effects of AI on society and make recommendations about which products are worth investing resources in.

According to Silicon Angle, Microsoft is now looking for technologists, economists and psychologists who can contribute with their expertise.

Microsoft just last week created another AI department called Core AI — Platform and Tools. Its focus is on developing technical solutions for products such as Github Copilot.