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AI Risks More Than Milk: Microsoft Chief Demands Global Rules
12 Oct
Summary
- Microsoft president urges global AI safety standards and oversight.
- He warns AI faces fewer safety rules than everyday products like milk.
- Smith calls for incident reporting and an 'emergency brake' for AI.
Microsoft President Brad Smith is calling for urgent global regulation of artificial intelligence. He stated that AI currently faces fewer safety rules than everyday products such as milk and washing machines.
Smith urged governments to establish international AI safety standards. These would include independent evaluations of AI technology, mandatory reporting of AI-related incidents, and an 'emergency brake' mechanism for rogue AI agents. He believes this approach builds on established safety practices for other products.
Smith pointed to the UK's AI Security Institute as a potential leader in global AI oversight. His remarks come amid growing discussions about AI safety and the potential need for stricter regulations to protect the public.
