“Microsoft President Brad Smith: AI Is Less Regulated Than a Carton of Milk” — what this page in the network covers. Microsoft President Brad Smith has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence is currently less regulated than a carton of milk, despite its far greater potential for harm. Speaking on the need for AI governance, Smith highlighted the regulatory gap between everyday consumer products and powerful AI systems that can ‘hack companies and governments.’ His comparison underscores the urgency for policymakers to catch up with technology. The remark comes as Microsoft and other tech giants race to deploy advanced AI models, including generative tools that can create text, images, and code.
Smith has long advocated for a balanced approach—encouraging innovation while calling for clear rules to prevent misuse. The milk analogy is designed to make the abstract risk tangible: milk is subject to safety inspections, labeling requirements, and recall mechanisms, whereas AI faces no equivalent federal oversight in the U.S. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.