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Microsoft's Brad Smith: AI faces fewer safety rules than a washing machine
In an ITV interview on Friday, Microsoft President Brad Smith said "your washing machine is subject to more safety rules than AI," and that for very powerful models that put cybersecurity at risk, "the moment has arrived" for regulation. He pointed to the UK as a candidate to lead. Engadget reports the comments; Smith proposed no specific rule.
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Engadget (ITV interview)engadget.com/2283487/microsoft-president-ai-less-regulated-than-a-carton-of-milk/Coverage · 2 articles, oldest first
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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