Microsoft and Google DeepMind agree on AI control — but not on who holds it

Industry leaders from Microsoft and Google DeepMind published manifestos on X agreeing on the need for AI control but debating who holds authority.

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Microsoft and Google DeepMind agree on AI control — but not on who holds it

Two prominent figures in the tech industry published framework manifestos on X over two days this month regarding artificial intelligence control. Microsoft and Google DeepMind both agree on the need for AI control, but they remain divided over who should exercise that authority.[1][2]

The public manifestos highlight competing visions from two of the industry's leading organizations as they seek to shape the future of AI governance.[1]

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