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Oct 13, 2026TechCrunch AI
Microsoft president says UK is best placed to drive AI regulation
Microsoft President Brad Smith is advocating for urgent, legally binding AI regulation, arguing that current oversight lags behind basic consumer products. He highlights the UK's AI Security Institute (AISI) and its unique geopolitical position as ideal for leading global safety rules, despite recent US pushback. Smith proposes measures like breach reporting and "kill switches," rejecting voluntary agreements as insufficient.
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