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

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Brad Smith adds to calls for tougher rules for AI, including ‘kill switches’ and legal obligation to victims of rogue agents Business live – latest updates Artificial intelligence is less regulated than milk and washing machines, the president of Mic…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:52:46 UTC.

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