Microsoft President Brad Smith Says AI Is Less Regulated Than Milk
· Technology · BBC News, The Guardian, Engadget
Microsoft President Brad Smith has stated that washing machines and milk cartons currently face more regulatory oversight than artificial intelligence. Speaking to BBC's Big Boss Interview, Smith called AI both a tool and a weapon that urgently requires global safety rules. He advocated for legal requirements including emergency kill switches, mandatory incident reports for rogue AI behavior, and independent government evaluations before product releases. His remarks place him in contrast with US President Donald Trump, who has argued that the US sector should regulate itself to maintain its competitive edge over China. Smith suggested that the UK is best positioned to spearhead these international AI standards through its AI Security Institute.
Why it matters
The debate highlights a deep policy divide between major tech executives and the US administration over government oversight, shaping how future AI safety standards and compliance laws may be enforced globally.
Read the original report — BBC News
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