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Michael Dell says AI needs safeguards and government role

The Dell Technologies CEO says companies and government should share responsibility for AI safety; the people selling the hardware are now asking for guardrails.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:19 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by CNBC: “Michael Dell says AI needs safeguards and controls, and government has a role to play”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 3:19 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Michael Dell, AI.
BBN covered this story before: Dan Ives Adds Dell, Drops Oracle in AI 30 Rebalance (October 9).

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CNBCMichael Dell says AI needs safeguards and controls, and government has a role to play

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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentMichael Dell says AI models need safeguards and controls, with companies and the government both playing a role in keeping them safe.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe guy who sells the machines wants brakes? That's a car dealer recommending walking.

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