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Microsoft slams US AI policy for lack of clear rules · 1 source tracked

Microsoft President Brad Smith has criticized the U.S. government's approach to AI regulation, stating it lacks transparency and clear rules necessary for businesses to plan. He pointed to recent actions against Anthropic and OpenAI, where export controls were used to restrict model releases, as examples of regulation without adequate frameworks. Smith argued that while acting on genuine security concerns is appropriate, the government needs more suitable regulatory tools beyond export controls to effectively manage frontier AI development. AI

IMPACT Microsoft's critique highlights the challenges of AI regulation, potentially influencing future policy discussions and the pace of AI development.

RANK_REASON Microsoft executive comments on US AI policy and regulation.

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Beatrice Nolan ·

    Microsoft’s Brad Smith on Washington’s AI policy: ‘Regulation without transparent or complete rules’

    Microsoft President says companies need clear AI policy rules in order to plan