Smith described the technology as both a "tool and a weapon," arguing that AI currently faces fewer safety regulations than washing machines or milk. He warned that increasingly powerful AI agents threaten global cybersecurity and asserted that voluntary agreements among technology companies are no longer sufficient to mitigate the risks.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Microsoft's Brad Smith Urges Global AI Rules to Equal Milk Standards
AI9 days ago
Emergency kill switches should be integrated into artificial intelligence to shut down systems that escape human control, Microsoft President Brad Smith stated. Smith is advocating for the establishment of global safety standards and the implementation of mandatory independent testing for all AI systems before they are released to the public.
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