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Microsoft President Warns AI Faces Fewer Safety Regulations Than Milk
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CNBC TV18•12-10-2026, 15:06
Microsoft President Warns AI Faces Fewer Safety Regulations Than Milk
- •Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for urgent global regulation of Artificial Intelligence, warning that it currently faces fewer safety requirements than everyday items like milk or washing machines.
- •Smith suggested implementing a set of global safety rules that would require companies to notify victims of system breaches, maintain an emergency brake, and file legal incident reports.
- •Tech companies are currently debating the fast-advancing technology, with some calling for slower development while others worry about hidden motives or government backlash.
- •Smith praised Britain as a well-placed leader in AI regulation, highlighting the country's AI Security Institute for its pre-deployment access and risk assessment agreements.
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Microsoft president Brad Smith stated that AI needs urgent global regulation, including independent evaluators to vet developments, an emergency brake, mandatory incident reports, and requirements to notify victims if their system is breached by a rogue AI agent.
Brad Smith noted that everyday items like washing machines and cartons of milk currently face more safety rules and inspections than artificial intelligence.
Microsoft's Brad Smith indicated that Britain is well-placed to lead the way on AI regulation due to its AI Security Institute, which receives pre-deployment access under voluntary agreements to assess capabilities and risks.
