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Microsoft President urges UK to lead urgent AI regulation

Microsoft President Brad Smith highlights the need for urgent AI regulation, noting that AI companies currently face less oversight than everyday products like milk and washing machines. He suggests the UK is well-positioned to drive this regulatory effort.

Source: TechCrunch AI · techcrunch.com Published 2026-10-12T15:31:19+00:00 Detected 2026-10-12T17:23:23+00:00
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Microsoft President Brad Smith highlights the need for urgent AI regulation, noting that AI companies currently face less oversight than everyday products like milk and washing machines. He suggests the UK is well-positioned to drive this regulatory effort.

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Microsoft President Brad Smith calls for urgent AI regulation, saying milk and washing machines have more oversight than AI companies.

As AI technologies rapidly advance, establishing effective regulation is critical to ensure safety and accountability. The UK's potential leadership in this area could set important precedents for global AI governance.

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Recognizable Entity Score 73 Practical Impact Score 0 Novelty Interest Score 70 Consequence Score 34 Curiosity Score 0 Shareability Score 57

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