Microsoft President Brad Smith stated that AI is currently less regulated than everyday items like milk or washing machines. He noted that while major US AI firms have called for a development slowdown, President Trump has advocated for accelerating AI to maintain a lead over China, preferring self-regulation over government intervention. At a recent summit, tech leaders including Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang signed a pact for self-regulation, though critics dismissed it as insufficient.
Smith believes the lack of US action presents a unique opportunity for the UK to lead in AI regulation, emphasizing the urgent need for oversight as powerful models threaten global cybersecurity.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing