AI Safety Won't Advance If We Rely On Two Companies, Says Smith

Microsoft President Brad Smith said AI safety won't advance if it relies on only two companies and called for independent evaluators. Microsoft also plans to spend $10 billion through 2030 in four Persian Gulf countries on infrastructure and cybersecurity.

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