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Artificial Intelligence: Gates: AI could cause the death of a billion people

After independent hacking attacks by AI, warnings of existential risks of the technology are piling up. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates sees a billion lives in danger.

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Artificial Intelligence: Gates: AI could cause the death of a billion people

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warns that artificial intelligence could lead to the death of a billion people, citing the risk of the technology being used with malicious intent. In a TV interview with NBC, Gates emphasized the need for government regulation to mitigate this risk. He believes that laws are necessary in Washington to ensure safety measures and oversight of the technology.

Gates notes that self-regulation is insufficient and that authorities and politicians must come to an agreement on mandatory safety measures.

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