Microsoft President Urges Action on AI Regulation and Deepfakes.

Microsoft President and Vice Chair, Brad Smith, has called for faster regulation of AI, stating that it has more potential for the good of humanity than any other invention preceding it. Smith suggested the implementation of AI safety protocols and a watermark system to prevent instances like deepfakes and misleading ads. He also supports the creation of a new government agency to regulate AI systems and suggested an executive order where the government only buys AI services from companies implementing AI safety protocols. Smith believes that job disruptions due to AI will unfold over years, not months, and that a new skill set will be needed to adapt.