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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

Reported by 10 outlets from 9 countries, in 5 languages, between 11 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.

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Microsoft president Brad Smith stated that artificial intelligence faces fewer safety requirements than milk and washing machines. He called for urgent global regulation of AI, suggesting that self-regulation is no longer sufficient. Smith also indicated that the UK is in a position to lead efforts regarding AI governance.

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  1. AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president Headline of the event's most representative article · BBC News, 11 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: United States. See on the map
  3. Reported by 10 outlets from 9 countries, in 5 languages, between 11 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.10 articles · See all headlines

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Austria2
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Germany1
Other countries6

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  1. First article seen: “AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president”
  2. 4 new outlets, including “Milk faces more regulation than AI, Microsoft president says”
  3. 4 new outlets, including “El presidente de Microsoft pide estándares de seguridad "reales y eficaces" de la IA”
  4. Covered by 10 outlets
  5. 1 new outlet, including “Microsoft president Brad Smith: Ireland is ‘well-positioned for future of AI’”

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