AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

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   Microsoft President Brad Smith Calls for Global AI Safety Rules

   Microsoft President Brad Smith is urging the implementation of global safety regulations for artificial intelligence, arguing that AI currently faces fewer rules than common household items. In an interview with ITV, Smith stated that washing machines and cartons of milk are subject to more safety inspections and rules than AI. He is advocating for tougher regulations, including the use of kill switches and legal accountability for victims of rogue agents, while suggesting that the United Kingdom is in the best position to lead the creation of these international standards.

   Why it matters

   The push for regulation comes as AI capabilities grow and the potential for systems to hack governments or companies increases. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has separately called for human-controlled emergency brakes on every AI model. These calls for oversight from within a leading AI developer highlight growing industry concerns over safety and trust.

   What is confirmed

   • Microsoft President Brad Smith stated that AI is less regulated than milk and washing machines.
   • Brad Smith believes the UK is in the best position to lead the charge in writing global AI rules.
   • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called for an emergency brake on AI models that humans control.
   • Brad Smith is calling for the implementation of kill switches and legal obligations to victims of rogue agents.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A company's relationship with AI should have trust issues.

   What to watch next

   • UK government response to the proposal to lead global AI rule-making
   • Legislative action in the US regarding AI safety standards
   • Introduction of standardized kill switch requirements for advanced AI models
   Sources used for this update (22)

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   3. TechCrunch — Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says AI models need an ‘emergency brake’
   4. BBC — AI is less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says
   5. BBC — Big Boss Interview | Microsoft President: Britain Should Write World's AI Rules
   6. CNBC — Microsoft's Nadella says AI needs an ‘emergency brake’ that humans control
   7. Bloomberg.com — Microsoft CEO Nadella Calls for ‘Emergency Brake’ on Advanced AI
   8. Business Insider — Satya Nadella says a company's relationship with AI should have trust issues
   9. The Guardian — AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety
   10. Reuters — Microsoft president says milk faces more regulation than AI
   11. Forbes — Microsoft's Nadella Wants An Emergency Brake On Every AI Model
   12. www.theguardian.com — AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in ...
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