Microsoft president compares artificial intelligence to Terminator, says "we better have a way to slow down or turn off AI"

A robot that looks like a Terminator looking over AI.

What you need to know

• Microsoft President Brad Smith recently discussed AI in an interview, covering topics such as regulation, if artificial intelligence will replace jobs, and what controls need to be put in place.
• Smith emphasized that Copilot is a tool and likened it to the printing press or other technological developments that people adapted to use.
• The Microsoft president also discussed the "existential threat to humanity" that many bring up when discussing AI and what needs to be done to prevent possible issues.