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Microsoft rallies behind licensing regime for AI tech to ensure safety
by cityam
JESSICA FRANK-KEYES
THE PRESIDENT of Microsoft has called for a licensing regime for artificial intelligence (AI) firms, arguing that such a system would be needed to ensure AI models are used safely.
“There are some categorys of models that are so powerful, so impactful, there will need to be certain regulations and laws –new regulations and laws –that will apply to them,” Brad Smith said, speaking at a Tech UK conference yesterday.
Smith said: “I think it probably means that before a model can be deployed it will have to pass some kind of safety review.
“And just like an aeroplane, a bus, and an automobile, a powerful model will probably need to pass such a review, and in our view it probably should get a licence.”
“Of course that means there will need to be a licensor in a position to make that decision,” he added.
Smith also met with British finance minister Jeremy Hunt yesterday as he said he would look to work with regulators to seek UK approval for its $69bn purchase of ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision Blizzard.
