Microsoft President Says AI Less Regulated Than Washing Machines
Microsoft's Brad Smith argues AI needs urgent global regulation as it faces less oversight than appliances.
In brief
Microsoft's Brad Smith argues AI needs urgent global regulation as it faces less oversight than appliances. Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than washing machines and needs immediate global safety rules. Originally reported by Pymnts.
Microsoft President Claims
Microsoft's president says artificial intelligence now faces less regulatory oversight than appliances and dairy products.
“Right now, your washing machine is subject to more safety rules than AI”
Urgent Need for Rules
Brad Smith says global safety rules are needed for AI, including victim notifications and third-party evaluations.
“Every carton of milk that you see in the grocery store is subject to safety rules and inspection”
AI as Tool and Weapon
Smith called AI both a 'tool and a weapon' that urgently needs regulation with emergency brakes for control.
“Let's get started today”
Emergency Brakes Needed
Smith argued companies should create incident reports and use kill switches to halt AI if it gets out of control.
“We know how to do this for other products”
What it means
Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than washing machines and needs immediate global safety rules.
