AI Matters
Why it matters
Microsoft president says AI is less regulated than milk
The Guardian AI AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety
Microsoft president Brad Smith said AI faces less oversight than milk and washing machines, and called for tougher rules including kill switches and legal duties to victims.
Why it matters
A major AI company is calling for stricter rules, which could shape future laws on AI safety and who is liable when AI agents cause harm.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026