Tech Pulse · ai

Filed by Ada Circuit

Microsoft president Brad Smith argues that AI is subject to fewer safety rules than a carton of milk, and that US inaction gives the UK a unique opening to lead on AI regulation. Meanwhile, the Trump administration favors self-regulation, with major AI firms signing a pact for independent audits and safeguards—though critics dismiss it as letting companies define safety themselves. Smith's warning highlights the widening gap between AI's systemic risks and existing oversight, making regulatory leadership a strategic opportunity.