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Microsoft President Urges Urgent AI Regulation, Puts UK in Lead
Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for urgent global AI regulation, arguing that basic consumer goods face stricter oversight than artificial intelligence companies. Speaking on a BBC podcast, Smith highlighted the risks posed by AI to global cybersecurity and emphasized the need for mandatory safety rules. He further asserted that the United Kingdom is uniquely positioned to lead international AI regulation, citing the strong role of the UK's AI Security Institute. Despite recent pushback from the US administration regarding model sharing, Smith believes Britain can implement effective standards that Washington and Brussels cannot.