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Microsoft president urges global AI safety rules, citing lack of regulation

Microsoft President Brad Smith called for global AI safety regulations, arguing that AI currently faces fewer rules than everyday products like milk and washing machines. He proposed measures including kill switches and legal obligations for AI developers.

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Timeline · 5 reports

  1. 2026-10-12 10:50 · Techmeme
    Microsoft President Brad Smith calls for global safety regulations for AI, arguing that milk and washing machines currently face more stringent safety standards
  2. 2026-10-12 10:17 · The Independent Tech
    All AI is ‘compromised’ and has fewer rules than milk, Microsoft bosses say
  3. 2026-10-12 09:28 · Engadget
    Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk
  4. 2026-10-12 07:52 · The Guardian AI
    AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety
  5. 2026-10-12 07:47 · BBC Technology
    AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

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