Microsoft's Brad Smith urges tougher AI safety rules in Ireland
Microsoft president Brad Smith told a Dublin tech summit that new safety laws for artificial intelligence are needed. He said the industry should learn from social media's mistakes.
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What happened
At the International AI Summit 2026 in Ireland on Wednesday, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith called for stronger AI safety laws. He said existing safeguards had failed and warned of possible major security incidents, with AI worms among the concerns raised at the summit. He urged governments to move quickly on rules, including kill switches and breach alerts for AI systems.
Why it matters
The appeal comes as President Donald Trump resists new AI rules, leaving the question of regulation contested. Smith warned that without stronger safeguards, serious security incidents could follow.
Timeline
- Oct 14: Smith made his appeal for AI safety laws at the International AI Summit 2026 in Ireland.
- Oct 14, 10:49 PM ET: Calls to prioritise AI safety dominated the summit, with warnings of AI worms and major security incidents.
- Oct 15, 6:09 PM ET: Smith urged governments to implement AI rules immediately as Trump resisted new regulation.
Coverage
- Microsoft president urges AI 'kill switches' and breach alerts as Trump resists new rules (Kim LaCapria)
- AI safety and regulation - Microsoft’s Brad Smith sticks his head above the parapet with views that should prompt another Trumpian meltdown (diginomica.com)
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