Microsoft President Brad Smith Calls for AI Regulation and Safety
Microsoft President Brad Smith stated that artificial intelligence technology is regulated less than even ordinary consumer products and called for global safety rules.
In an interview with the BBC, Microsoft President Brad Smith stated that artificial intelligence technology is subject to less regulation than washing machines and milk, calling for global safety rules and an emergency brake.
Emphasis on Lack of AI Regulation
In his statements to the BBC, Microsoft President Brad Smith drew attention to the inadequacy of regulations covering artificial intelligence technology and emphasized the need for globally valid safety rules.
Example of Milk and Washing Machine
Smith drew attention to the regulatory gap, stating that currently a washing machine or milk cartons on grocery shelves are subject to far more safety rules and scrutiny than artificial intelligence.
Emergency Brake and Legal Obligations
Calling for the development of an emergency brake for artificial intelligence—which he described as both a tool and a weapon—Smith noted that it should be a legal obligation for companies to write incident reports and inform victims if systems go out of control.
Political Preferences and Superintelligence Decree
Arguing that US President Donald Trump would prefer Britain's rules over EU regulations, Smith recalled Trump's executive order issued on September 30, which envisioned the term superintelligence instead of artificial intelligence.