Microsoft president says AI is less regulated than milk
They publishedAI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety
11 Oct, 23:07ZMicrosoft president says AI is less regulated than milk
12 Oct, 07:52ZMicrosoft president says AI is less regulated than milk
12 Oct, 09:28ZBrad Smith says AI is less regulated than milk products
First reportBBC · 11 Oct, 23:07Z
Latest reportengadget.com · 12 Oct, 09:28Z
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Why it matters
What
Microsoft president Brad Smith said AI has fewer safety rules than milk or washing machines.
Why
Rogue AI incidents and security concerns are driving calls for emergency brakes, containment, and stronger oversight.
Watch
UK AI minister Narayan plans legislation to increase AI oversight.
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Summary
- Brad Smith argues AI lacks safety rules compared with milk and washing machines.
- He calls for global AI safety rules, including incident reporting obligations.
- Smith supports independent evaluators vetting AI products before release.
- UK is highlighted as a potential leader in driving AI regulation via its institutes.
- Trump advocates self-regulation while Smith urges concrete, global standards.
Summary
- Brad Smith argues AI lacks safety rules compared with milk and washing machines.
- Calls grow for emergency brakes or kill switches to pause AI if needed.
- Satya Nadella endorses contained systems with observable limits and containment.
- UK AI minister Narayan to push legislation increasing AI oversight.
- Rogue AI incidents and security concerns accompany calls for tougher rules.
Summary
- Brad Smith argues AI needs urgent global regulation with independent evaluators.
- He claims washing machines have stricter safety rules than AI today.
- Proposals include victim notification, emergency brakes, and incident reports for AI.
- Britain is highlighted as well-placed to lead regulation through its AI Security Institute.
- Washington reportedly views London differently from Brussels on AI regulation.
Summary
- Brad Smith, Microsoft's president, argues AI faces lighter regulation than milk safety rules.
- He cites Washington's inaction as an opportunity for the UK to lead AI regulation.
- Smith contrasts safety rules for milk and the lack of AI regulation in the US.
- AI leaders previously urged self-regulation and independent auditing from major firms.
- Smith warns powerful models could threaten global cybersecurity and calls for action.