Microsoft president Brad Smith calls for global AI safety rules

First reported by BBC at · Updated · 8 sources

Brad Smith says artificial intelligence faces less oversight than milk and washing machines. His proposed safeguards include emergency brakes, mandatory incident reporting and independent evaluations before systems are released, according to Quartz. The Guardian also reports that he supports legal obligations to victims of rogue AI agents.

  • Smith says the UK is best positioned to lead, according to the BBC.

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BBC AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
The Guardian AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety · Lauren Almeida
Engadget Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk · staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent)
Quartz Microsoft's president is calling for global AI safety rules, warning the tech is less regulated than milk · Cris Tolomia
PYMNTS Microsoft President Argues AI Less Regulated Than Washing Machines · PYMNTS
TechCrunch Microsoft president says UK is best placed to drive AI regulation · Rebecca Bellan
Gizmodo Microsoft President Says Milk and Washing Machines Face More Safety Regulations Than AI · Bruce Gil
The Hill Microsoft president: AI faces fewer safety requirements than milk, washing machines · Julia Shapero

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