www.bbc.co.uk Microsoft Calls for Urgent AI Safety Regulations
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- •Brad Smith advocates for urgent AI safety regulations.
- •Three proposed measures include a safety brake, incident reporting, and government evaluations.
- •The UK is positioned to lead in AI safety standards development.
Microsoft President Brad Smith highlighted the rapid advancement of AI outpacing safety measures during a BBC interview. He emphasized the need for stronger regulations, stating that current self-regulation is insufficient for public protection. Smith proposed three key measures: implementing a safety brake for AI systems, a legal obligation to report AI incidents, and requiring government evaluations before releasing frontier AI models. He noted that the UK is well-positioned to lead in establishing AI safety standards, citing the capabilities of the AI Security Institute. Smith's comments coincided with UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan's call for a whole-society approach to AI safety, warning of serious risks from powerful autonomous AI systems. The UK government plans to strengthen cyber defenses in light of these emerging AI threats.
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