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Microsoft President: "AI is less regulated than milk"
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Microsoft President Brad Smith called for urgent global regulation of AI, highlighting that AI currently faces fewer safety rules than everyday products like milk. He advocates for mandatory reporting of AI system breaches, emergency shut-off mechanisms, and independent safety assessments, with the UK viewed as a leading candidate to drive these regulatory efforts.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 3 sources have reported it.
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You face a rapidly emerging regulatory market as the UK leads AI safety rules. Build compliance and reporting processes now to secure access and trust before regulations stiffen.
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