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Microsoft president calls for tougher AI regulation
Microsoft president Brad Smith has urged faster, tougher AI regulation, saying the technology is less regulated than milk and washing machines. Reported proposals include stronger safety rules, kill switches, and legal obligations when rogue AI agents harm victims.
Published 2026-10-11 23:01 UTCUpdated 2026-10-12 15:31 UTC
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Overview
Microsoft president Brad Smith has urged faster, tougher AI regulation, saying the technology is less regulated than milk and washing machines. Reported proposals include stronger safety rules, kill switches, and legal obligations when rogue AI agents harm victims.
Why now
- The comments add to reported calls for urgent AI regulation.
- The intervention places AI safety obligations and enforcement mechanisms at the center of the debate.
Why it matters
- A major AI company executive is publicly advocating stronger oversight of AI systems.
- The proposals address safety controls and responsibility when AI agents cause harm.
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- Continuity stage: chatter.
- Current status: open.
- 2 current source-linked posts support this storyline.
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Microsoft president says UK is best placed to drive AI regulation
Techcrunch · techcrunch.com · 2026-10-12 15:31 UTC
AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety
Theguardian · theguardian.com · 2026-10-12 07:52 UTC
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