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Microsoft president says UK is best placed to drive AI regulation

L1 · CuriousIndustry & BusinessTechCrunch AI· 10/12/2026

Highlights regulatory landscape shifts that could impact AI deployment globally

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Microsoft president argues UK is best positioned to lead global AI regulation due to its AI Safety Institute's early access to major models.

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Microsoft President Brad Smith calls for urgent AI regulation, saying milk and washing machines have more oversight than AI companies.

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