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Microsoft's Brad Smith says AI has less regulation than a carton of milk

Published

12 October 2026

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operational-macro

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AI & ML

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United States

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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Microsoft president Brad Smith criticises the lack of federal safety regulation for AI in the US, contrasting it with stringent rules for everyday products like milk. The EU has started enforcing AI regulations, while the US faces a fragmented patchwork of state laws without a clear federal standard, creating operational and legal uncertainty for AI businesses.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 3 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a fractured US AI regulatory landscape without a single clear federal standard to meet, leaving your compliance a moving target and legal risks escalating. Locking in your strategy now around EU rules or pushing for federal clarity could be your best move this quarter.

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3 sources · 12 Oct 2026

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