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AI news — October 12, 2026

Publications tagged with AI published on October 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Science Summit AI
Oct 12, 2026, 14:44 UTC
Microsoft President Calls for Stricter AI Regulation
Microsoft President Brad Smith has warned that artificial intelligence is less regulated than everyday products like milk and washing machines. He called for urgent global regulation, including 'kill switches', mandatory incident reporting, and independent evaluations of new AI systems before release.
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Tech Law United Kingdom Cybersecurity AI
Oct 12, 2026, 13:45 UTC
UK Strengthens Cyber Defences Against AI Threats
UK's AI Minister Kanishka Narayan announced plans to bolster the country's cyber defences against potential AI threats. He called on companies developing advanced AI systems to increase safety efforts, stating that Britain cannot solely rely on tech companies to police their own models. Narayan warned that it is 'likely' the UK's cyber defences will be breached by AI bots, citing an incident in Australia where an AI agent gained unauthorized access to government information.
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