Bill Gates warns that uncontrolled AI could cause 1 billion deaths
The co-founder of Microsoft states that an AI in the wrong hands would undoubtedly be powerful enough to cause events that would result in 1 billion deaths.
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has warned that uncontrolled artificial intelligence (AI) could cause 1 billion deaths. He believes that AI in the wrong hands would be powerful enough to provoke events leading to such a high number of fatalities. Gates argues that regulation of the technology is necessary, involving law enforcement and politicians, and that self-regulation by the industry will not work.
He thinks regulation would only incur a small additional cost for the sector. This warning comes amid a debate on AI regulation, with some leaders, including Elon Musk, calling for a slowdown in AI development to ensure safety.
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