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Microsoft president Brad Smith said AI is less regulated than milk and washing machines, and called for tougher rules including 'kill switches' and a legal obligation to victims of rogue agents.
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Microsoft president Brad Smith said AI is less regulated than milk and called for global rules on the technology, adding that the UK is in the best position to lead on it.
Why it matters: A major tech company executive is publicly advocating for international regulation of AI.
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Microsoft president says AI is less regulated than milk and calls for tougher rules
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Guardian AI · 12 Oct 2026, 07:52
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Guardian Technology · 12 Oct 2026, 07:52
Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk
Engadget AI · 11 Oct 2026, 21:45
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