Microsoft Calls for Tougher AI Rules: Independent Testing and an Emergency Brake

Microsoft President Brad Smith said advanced AI models face less oversight than everyday products like milk and washing machines. The company proposes mandatory independent evaluations before release, legal requirements to notify victims of rogue AI agents, and a reliable emergency stop for autonomous systems.

• Smith: milk and washing machines face stricter rules than advanced AI models
• Microsoft proposes mandatory external evaluation before public model release
• Companies should be legally required to notify victims of rogue AI agents
• Nadella calls for an emergency brake to halt autonomous systems