AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety
Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for urgent regulation of artificial intelligence, comparing its current lack of oversight to that of milk and washing machines. He advocates for safety measures such as 'kill switches' to prevent rogue AI agents from causing harm.
Why it matters
As AI development accelerates, the push for legal frameworks and safety 'brakes' from major industry players signals a shift toward institutionalizing AI governance.
The Microsoft president said AI could be both a ‘tool and a weapon’ that should be regulated urgently. The Microsoft president said AI could be both a ‘tool and a weapon’ that should be regulated urgently. AI (artificial intelligence) AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety Brad Smith adds to calls for tougher rules for AI, including ‘kill switches’ and legal obligation to victims of rogue agents
Prefer the Guardian on Google Artificial intelligence is less regulated than milk and washing machines, the president of Microsoft has said, as the tech industry warns over the safety of AI.
Brad Smith said there should be more safety rules to govern the technology including a legal obligation to a “victim” if their system was breached by rogue AI agents.
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