AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
Microsoft President Brad Smith said AI currently faces fewer safety regulations than products like milk and washing machines and called for global rules including mandatory incident reporting and kill switches. He contrasted his stance with President Donald Trump’s preference for self‑regulation and highlighted the United Kingdom’s AI Security Institute as a model for international standards. Smith also noted the recent White House agreement with major AI firms but argued that voluntary measures are insufficient.
- ▪Brad Smith argued that AI is less regulated than everyday items such as milk and washing machines and urged the creation of global safety rules.
- ▪He proposed legal obligations for firms to issue incident reports and implement emergency kill switches for rogue AI systems.
- ▪Smith suggested the United Kingdom, through its AI Security Institute, is well positioned to lead the development of worldwide AI regulations.
- ▪He criticized the self‑regulatory approach favored by President Donald Trump, saying voluntary commitments by tech companies are not enough.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Microsoft president warns AI is less regulated than milk and washing machines — Mashable
- ▪ Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk — Engadget
- ▪ AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety — The Guardian — Tech
- ▪ AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president — Bbc
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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft presidentImage source, Bloomberg via Getty ImagesByMitchell LabiakBusiness reporterPublished7 hours agoMilk and washing machines are currently more regulated than AI, the president of Microsoft has said.Brad Smith said there needed to be global safety rules in place, including a legal obligation to tell a "victim" if their system is breached by a rogue AI agent as well as deciding when outside evaluators should sign off on an AI product before it is released.His comments put him at odds with President Donald Trump, who said the sector should regulate itself so US firms don't lose out to Chinese rivals.But Smith said: "Right now, your washing machine is subject to more safety rules than AI.
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