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Microsoft president: AI has fewer safety rules than milk

Brad Smith says AI has fewer safety requirements than consumer products like milk and washing machines, arguing self-regulation is insufficient.

On air: Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on The Midday Show
Published 12:01 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by The Hill: “Microsoft president: AI faces fewer safety requirements than milk, washing machines”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:01 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Microsoft, AI.
BBN covered this story before: Microsoft's new Maia 300 AI chip cuts reliance on Nvidia (October 12).

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The HillMicrosoft president: AI faces fewer safety requirements than milk, washing machines

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHere is the latest.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMicrosoft president Brad Smith told the BBC that AI faces fewer safety requirements than milk or washing machines, and that self-regulation is not sufficient any longer.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the chatbot answering your questions has had less inspection than the carton in your fridge. Wonderful.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSmith also said government sign-off before a release makes people nervous, especially in the U.S.