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AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety

The Guardian Australia - Technology · 12 October 2026 at 6:52 pm

AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety

Brad Smith adds to calls for tougher rules governing AI, including legal obligation to victims of rogue agents Business live – latest updates Artificial intelligence is less regulated than milk and washing machines, the president of Microsoft has said, as the tech industry warns over the safety of AI.

Brad Smith said there should be more safety rules to govern the technology including a legal obligation to a “victim” if their system was breached by rogue AI agents.

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AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety

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