AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
mikelgan · hn · 2026-10-12
Microsoft president Brad Smith said AI is less regulated than milk, BBC reports.
The blunt comparison points to the current lack of a regulatory framework for AI and an implicit call for governance mechanisms. Coming from an executive at one of the most aggressive AI investors, the remark is notable — big tech advocating regulation can reflect genuine risk awareness, but may also hint at an industry game where heavy compliance favors incumbents and raises barriers for smaller players.
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