Microsoft president warns AI is less regulated than milk

Microsoft president Brad Smith said artificial intelligence is less regulated than milk and washing machines, adding to industry calls for tougher AI safety rules including 'kill switches' and legal obligations to victims of rogue agents. He called for global rules and said the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.

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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

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Guardian Published 12 October 2026

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

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 Microsoft has said, as the tech industry warns over the safety of AI. Brad Smith said there should be more safety rules to govern the technology including a legal obligatio…

BBC Published 12 October 2026

AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

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