Microsoft sees need for laws, regulations on advances in Artificial Intelligence
Companies behind AI need to be held responsible for likely harm caused by 'unreasonable practices'
Seattle
THE rapidly advancing area of artificial intelligence will require a new field of law and new regulations governing a growing pool of businesses involved, according to Microsoft, a 25-year participant in AI research.
Companies making and selling AI software will need to be held responsible for potential harm caused by "unreasonable practices" - if a self-driving car program is set up in an unsafe manner that causes injury or death, for example, Microsoft said.
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