Brad Smith calls for wider AI access and clearer rules
The Microsoft president argues that infrastructure, governance and human-centered design must advance together.
The story
Microsoft president Brad Smith told the AI for Good Global Summit that artificial intelligence needs wider access, clearer rules and a human-centered approach.
Access without safeguards can expose communities to harm, while rules without infrastructure can leave smaller economies dependent on systems built elsewhere. The policy challenge is to advance capacity and accountability at the same time.
Watch for practical commitments on skills, affordable compute, cross-border standards and remedies for people affected by automated decisions.
INNOVOX analysis
Access without safeguards can expose communities to harm, while rules without infrastructure can leave smaller economies dependent on systems built elsewhere. The policy challenge is to advance capacity and accountability at the same time.
What to watch
Watch for practical commitments on skills, affordable compute, cross-border standards and remedies for people affected by automated decisions.