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

Microsoft President Brad Smith announced a ten-year, $10 billion investment to expand digital infrastructure and cybersecurity efforts across four Persian Gulf nations. Regarding artificial intelligence, Smith cautioned that the industry cannot achieve necessary safety standards if development remains concentrated within only two companies. This expansion highlights Microsoft’s strategy to grow its global data center footprint while simultaneously calling for broader competition and shared oversight to manage AI risks.