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Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.

* Microsoft President Brad Smith said that milk and washing machines are more regulated than AI.
* He called for global safety rules, including a requirement for companies to notify "victims" if their system is breached by a rogue AI agent.
* Smith also suggested that outside evaluators should sign off on new AI products before they are released.
* The UK's AI Security Institute could drive forward these global rules, according to Smith.
* He praised the recent statement signed by US tech giants at the White House but said it was not enough.
* Trump has pushed against regulating AI and said that whoever wins AI will win.