Microsoft president says UK is best placed to drive AI regulation
Microsoft President Brad Smith calls for urgent AI regulation, saying milk and washing machines have more oversight than AI companies.
TechCrunch reports: Microsoft President Brad Smith calls for urgent AI regulation, saying milk and washing machines have more oversight than AI companies.
This technology story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include AI, UK and Microsoft President Brad Smith.
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