Microsoft bosses call for ‘emergency brake’ to stop ‘compromised’ AI models

Technology
12 Oct 2026 • 7:18 PM MYT
The Independent
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Microsoft bosses call for ‘emergency brake’ to stop ‘compromised’ AI models

  • Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has stated that all artificial intelligence models should be treated as compromised and potentially dangerous.
  • Nadella advocated for built-in emergency brakes allowing authorised individuals to pause or terminate AI models mid-task.
  • Microsoft president Brad Smith called for urgent global safety rules, noting that AI is currently less regulated than everyday consumer products such as milk and washing machines.
  • Both executives emphasised the necessity of an engineering approach to safety, including standardised containment technologies for advanced systems.
  • The proposals align with broader tech industry calls from companies like Google DeepMind and Anthropic to develop AI kill switches following recent security incidents.

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