“AI regulations are looser than those for milk and washing machines” ... Microsoft (MS) president

[Financial News] Brad Smith, president of MS, called for global safety regulations for artificial intelligence (AI).
On the 12th (local time), Smith said in an interview with the British broadcaster BBC, “Washing machines are subject to more safety regulations than AI, and even a carton of milk at a grocery store is subject to safety regulations and inspections.” He added, “Let’s start regulating AI—a tool and a weapon—today.”
He outlined three main measures.
First, companies should have an “emergency brake,” commonly known as a “kill switch,” that can stop or slow AI when it gets out of control. He also argued that legal obligations should be introduced requiring companies to prepare incident reports and notify victims if an AI agent that has escaped control breaches a system.
He also proposed that an independent government assessment body review new AI technologies and determine when approval from an external assessment body should be required before AI products are launched.
Smith said, “We know how to regulate other products,” and urged people to “consider how to apply that knowledge to AI.” He then named the UK as the right country to lead efforts to regulate AI.
He said, “The U.S. government will not oppose UK-led AI regulation as much as U.S. President Donald Trump, who opposes AI regulation, has in his remarks.” He added, “The advantage is that the U.S. government does not view the UK in the same way it views the European Union (EU).” He continued, “If you asked most people I know in the tech industry to name the country leading in this kind of capacity (AI regulation), the answer would be the UK.”
Smith said, “When I see AI agents beyond human control, when I see models powerful enough to put global cybersecurity at risk, I would say the time has come.” He urged, “Let’s speak decisively and start bringing people together.”


[email protected] Lee Seok-woo, international affairs correspondent Reporter