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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Robert Booth UK technology editor

Regulation ‘done properly’ can help with AI progress, says Microsoft chief scientist

Donald Trump speaks at the White House
Donald Trump’s proposed ban on AI regulation forms part of his ‘big beautiful bill’. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Microsoft’s chief scientist has said that regulation, if “done properly”, could actually accelerate advances in artificial intelligence rather than hinder them.

Dr Eric Horvitz, a former technology adviser to Joe Biden, said it was up to scientists to communicate to governments that guidance and controls could potentially speed up progress.

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