Microsoft's President Says AI Is Less Regulated Than A Carton Of Milk
Microsoft President Brad Smith argues that AI currently lacks the safety regulations applied to basic consumer goods like milk or washing machines. He suggests that the UK has a strategic opportunity to lead in AI governance while the US remains hesitant to implement strict oversight.
Why it matters
As AI capabilities grow, the debate over whether to prioritize self-regulation or government-mandated safety standards has become a critical global policy issue.
Brad Smith said the lack of US action gives the UK a unique opening to lead in terms of regulating AI.
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Milk can't hack companies and governments like AI definitely can , but it's still subject to more regulation, Microsoft president Brad Smith told ITV on Friday . "Right now, your washing machine is subject to more safety rules than AI," Smith said in the interview. "Every carton of milk that you see in the grocery store is subject to safety rules and inspection."
Major US AI giants like Anthropic, OpenAI and Google's DeepMind have spoken in favor of an AI development slowdown. However, US President Donald Trump has said that , if anything, the US AI industry needs to accelerate to stay ahead of China.
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