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Microsoft advocates global rules for artificial intelligence

Brad Smith says the technology has fewer rules than milk and highlights the United Kingdom.

Daniele Morais
October 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Microsoft advocates global rules for artificial intelligence
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Microsoft President Brad Smith advocated the creation of global rules for the artificial intelligence sector. In his remarks, the executive claimed that artificial intelligence is less regulated than milk.

Given this landscape, Smith emphasized the need for unified international standards and pointed to British leadership in the field. According to the corporation's president, the United Kingdom is best positioned to lead this global regulatory effort.

Challenges in regulating technology

The debate over regulating new technologies touches on fundamental issues for modern society. Implementing legal frameworks and operational standards for the tech sector aims to set safety limits and transparent responsibilities for developers and users of complex systems.

Unlike traditional industries and consumer goods, which undergo established inspection and control stages over time, emerging technologies advance at a rapid pace, often prompting discussions about crafting specific legislation.

International cooperation and standardization

The quest for global guidelines seeks to harmonize legal requirements across different jurisdictions, avoiding a fragmented rulebook on the international stage. Organizations and governments are debating the alignment of public policies to broadly steer the use of automated solutions.

Directing efforts toward leadership in this regulatory process involves the ability to bridge understandings between the tech sector and governmental authorities, aiming for standardized compliance that meets global challenges.

With information from BBC News.

Source: BBC News

#Inteligência Artificial#Microsoft#Brad Smith#Reino Unido#Regulamentação
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