Microsoft President Calls for AI Regulation to Ensure Public Good, Even as Company Pursues Widespread AI Capabilities
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Microsoft President Brad Smith believes AI should be regulated like milk to ensure it serves the public good, not just shareholders.
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Microsoft aims to build an "AI economy" by making its tech widely accessible, helping countries establish their own AI capabilities.
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Smith compares AI's impending societal impact to the printing press enabling mass communication.
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While enthusiastic about AI's potential, Microsoft worries about misuse like exploiting generative AI to spread misinformation.
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Microsoft signed the Munich Tech Accord to help protect elections and democracies from manipulation via synthetic media.