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Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk

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What happened

Milk can't hack companies and governments like AI definitely can, but it's still subject to more regulation.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:28:37 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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