Microsoft president says AI is less regulated than milk, calls for global rules

· Politics · United Kingdom

Microsoft President Brad Smith said AI is less regulated than milk and called for global rules on the technology, saying the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge. Separately, UK AI minister Kanishka Narayan said companies building the most advanced AI systems must increase safety efforts as he announced a strengthening of Britain's cyber defences. Narayan said Britain cannot rely entirely on tech companies amid rising global concern over AI dangers. The statements add to a widening debate over how to govern advanced AI.

Why it matters：Calls for global AI rules from a major tech executive and a government minister signal growing momentum to regulate advanced AI beyond voluntary industry efforts.

Key points

  • Brad Smith said AI is less regulated than milk.
  • He said the UK is in the best position to lead on global AI rules.
  • UK minister Kanishka Narayan announced strengthened cyber defences.

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