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Oct 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Microsoft president calls for urgent AI regulation
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Microsoft president Brad Smith called for urgent regulation of artificial intelligence, saying milk and washing machines face more oversight than AI companies. He said the UK is best placed to drive AI regulation.
WHO: Microsoft president Brad Smith
WHAT: Brad Smith called for urgent regulation of artificial intelligence.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 11:31 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Smith said milk and washing machines have more oversight than AI companies.
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