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

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 23 September 2026, 18:27 UTC 1 min read
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Microsoft will spend $10 billion through 2030 in four Persian Gulf countries. The software giant will build out infrastructure and strengthen cyber security. Microsoft President Brad Smith spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow to discuss.

Microsoft will spend $10 billion through 2030 in four Persian Gulf countries. The software giant will build out infrastructure and strengthen cyber security. Microsoft President Brad Smith spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow to discuss. He also spoke about AI saying that AI safety won't advance if we rely on two companies as well the need for independent evaluators. (Source: Bloomberg)
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