Microsoft sees need for laws, regulations on advances in Artificial Intelligence

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.