Microsoft president Brad Smith stated that artificial intelligence currently lacks the level of regulation applied to everyday consumer goods like a carton of milk or a washing machine, highlighting policy gaps and potential cybersecurity risks as powerful models expand.
Disagreements about the course and the rules
Major US artificial intelligence companies have previously argued for a slower development of the technology. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump argues that American industry must accelerate to stay ahead of China, avoiding burdensome government regulations.
Donald Trump prefers companies to regulate themselves and announced a technology summit and a special representative for the sector. Tech company leaders signed an agreement on self-regulation, safeguards and audits by independent experts.
However, critics have told media outlets that the agreement allows companies to define for themselves what is safe and acts as a distraction.
Britain's opportunity and security risks
Brad Smith believes that the lack of action on the part of the United States gives Great Britain a unique opportunity to lead in the field of artificial intelligence regulations.
He noted that more powerful artificial intelligence models are jeopardizing the global security of digital systems and that the time for action has come.
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