From the Guardian · · 40s
AI Less Regulated Than Milk
Microsoft president warns AI needs urgent safety rules.
In brief
Microsoft president warns AI needs urgent safety rules. Microsoft president Brad Smith says AI is less regulated than milk and washing machines, urging legal obligations for victims of rogue AI. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Microsoft President Warns
Microsoft president Brad Smith says AI is less regulated than milk and washing machines.
“ai less regulated than milk”
Urgent Safety Rules Needed
Smith calls for legal obligations if AI systems breach security and cause harm.
“legal obligation to a victim if their system was breached by rogue ai agents”
Kill Switches Required
Smith says AI needs emergency brakes to pause or slow down rogue systems.
“emergency brakes, also known as kill switches”
UK Prepares New AI Rules
Britain’s AI minister plans legislation to increase oversight of frontier AI models.
“the uk government is preparing to legislate to increase oversight of ai”
What matters most
Microsoft president Brad Smith says AI is less regulated than milk and washing machines, urging legal obligations for victims of rogue AI.
