In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, the need for global standardization or regulatory reciprocity is emphasized, as it wouldn’t be practical for every country to approach technology regulation differently. Microsoft acknowledges the role of national regulations but advocates for global coordination.
Anticipating the evolving regulatory landscape, Microsoft has been proactive. Two years ago, the company launched a regulatory governance initiative to ensure its technology complies with emerging regulations while fostering innovation. They have particularly looked at well-regulated sectors like financial services as a model for balancing regulation and innovation.
Microsoft supports the idea of specialized regulators for specific technologies like AI. They suggest that regulation for AI applications should align with the sectors they are applied to, such as financial services or healthcare. Collaboration between industry players is crucial to set common safety standards, as exemplified by the Frontier Model Forum, where competitors like Microsoft and Google cooperate for collective safety standards.
While there are concerns about generative AI being weaponized for cyber warfare, Microsoft is confident that by investing ambitiously, AI can be leveraged to develop defenses faster than its potential weaponization. They highlight the importance of using AI to sift through data, identify patterns, and combat disinformation.
Addressing the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, Microsoft is investing in