Microsoft President Says Milk and Washing Machines Face More Safety Regulations Than AI

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What happened

The tech exec is calling for stronger global safety rules as AI systems become increasingly powerful.

Key facts

  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:42:08 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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