Microsoft seeks tougher AI rules

Artificial intelligence: risk researcher explains why we fear AI in particular

Artificial intelligence is not the only risk to humanity, but it is currently causing particular fear among many people. Risk researcher Wolfgang Gaissmaier explains why this is and what might help.

AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety

Brad Smith adds to calls for tougher rules for AI, including ‘kill switches’ and legal obligation to victims of rogue agents Business live - latest updates Artificial intelligence is less regulated than milk and washing machines, the president of Microsoft has said, as the tech industry warns over the safety of AI. Brad Smith said there should be more safety rules to govern the technology including a legal obligation to a “victim” if their system was breached by rogue AI agents. Continue reading. . .

One essential ingredient for AI safety? Democracy | Matthew Botvinick

The rise of AI makes the preservation of democracy even more urgent - especially as the technology threatens institutions AI safety is having a moment. After years as a topic for techies and futurists, the potential risks from artificial intelligence systems - from cyberattacks to hyper-persuasion to rogue behavior - are suddenly under discussion both in the corridors of power and around kitchen tables. In fact, the conversation now reaches beyond classical safety concerns, getting into AI’s impact on economic life and the environment, as well as possible responses, from alignment research to government regulation. Continue reading. . .

Microsoft president Brad Smith says washing machines are better regulated than AI

More and more experts are calling for stronger AI regulation. Now Microsoft President Brad Smith speaks up. He uses drastic comparisons with household appliances - and milk.

Chinese Robots Could Decide the AI Race

Scott Singer and Pavlo Zvenyhorodsky, researchers at Carnegie’s China AI Initiative, argue that China is betting that AI dominance will come from combining hardware and software, or AI-powered robots. By focusing only on software such as AI models, they argue, Washington and Silicon Valley risk falling behind.

Milk is Regulated More Strictly Than AI

Microsoft has kept quiet in the discussion about slowing AI development. Now the Windows maker brings the debate back. Following Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Brad Smith calls for tighter regulation of the technology.

Microsoft President Smith: Milk is regulated more strictly than AI

He also calls for internationally coordinated and binding legal regulations for the AI industry.

Business ticker: Microsoft President Smith: Milk is regulated more strictly than AI

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Microsoft-baas: AI is minder gereguleerd dan melk

Fear of an AI catastrophe: How OpenAI and Anthropic secretly prepare for Day X

Tech giants are reportedly already testing the 'emergency' scenario behind closed doors, according to Axios. However, the tests are primarily to save themselves.

Artificial Intelligence: BMW plans billions in savings with AI-based business model

The Munich-based automaker aims to become an AI-orchestrated company from 2028, and the change will show up in procurement, where autonomous agents will work.

New factories are popping up around the world. Just like the one he can see through his daughters' windows

The big machinery behind AI depends on the so-called PFAS chemicals. Chemical giants see growth opportunities and expand the factories, while people living on contaminated land struggle to get them out.

Bill Gates warns of a rise in AI-powered cyberattacks

The Microsoft founder is more worried about 'bad actors' who could use AI systems for cyberattacks or bioterrorism than about runaway AI.

Robots under attack

Food delivery robots have been kicked, beaten and tipped over. They have touched a nerve for many Americans who are concerned about AI technology.

AI: Microsoft President Smith calls for tougher regulation of AI

Brad Smith, the president of Microsoft, is pushing for a requirement that developers of AI products obtain independent assessments. This is not his only proposal.

Why AI won’t kill the creative class

Used right, the technology can unleash human creativity rather than destroy it

Warning from Microsoft's top executive, calling for a "kill switch" for AI models

Brad Smith, Microsoft's president, argues that Artificial Intelligence (AI) urgently needs global regulation, with independent evaluators capable of verifying new developments in frontier models. Smith also said in a BBC interview published on Monday that the global set of safety standards to be introduced should ...

"Warning" from the president of Microsoft: "Milk and washing machines are subject to more rules than AI"

Brad Smith spoke of "kill switches" and legal liability regarding potential damages from uncontrolled AI agents.

'Killer robots' make the world gasp. It's hard to understand when you meet the Danish robot Danni

While some researchers and tech bosses are shouting that doomsday is just around the corner if we don't get a handle on artificial intelligence, the first humanoid robots have actually stepped out into our world. We head to Lyngby to meet one of the potential killer robots.

Markets Insight: Why should investors ignore the risk of an AI apocalypse?

The planned IPO of Anthropic shows that the AI revolution cannot be valued with the usual stock-market tools, according to Michael Maisch.