AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
Microsoft President Brad Smith argues that artificial intelligence currently faces less regulation than everyday products like milk and washing machines, urging for immediate global safety standards. He advocates for legal requirements such as kill switches, incident reporting, and independent government evaluations to manage AI risks. These calls for stricter oversight contrast with President Donald Trump's stance that the industry should self-regulate to maintain a competitive edge against China.
- ▪Brad Smith stated that AI is subject to fewer safety rules than milk and washing machines.
- ▪Smith proposed legal obligations for companies to notify victims of AI breaches and to implement emergency kill switches.
- ▪President Donald Trump has opposed strict regulation, arguing that self-regulation is necessary to prevent US firms from losing to Chinese rivals.
- ▪Smith suggested the United Kingdom is best positioned to lead global AI rule-making due to its AI Safety Institute.
- ▪Microsoft signed a morally binding document with other tech giants at the White House but Smith believes this step is insufficient.
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 News — Business
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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president7 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMitchell LabiakBusiness reporterBloomberg via Getty ImagesMilk 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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