Bill Gates Warns Unregulated AI Development Could “Cause A Billion Deaths”
As Trump brushes off the need for additional guardrails around artificial intelligence, Bill Gates is sounding the alarm. In a recent interview, the Microsoft co-founder urged the U.S. government to implement regulations around the development of AI, following a meeting with CEOs of several of biggest AI companies, who agreed it’s necessary to slow down […]
Bill Gates has called for regulations on the development of artificial intelligence, citing the potential for unregulated AI to cause harm. In a recent interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, Gates warned that unchecked AI could lead to "a billion deaths".
Gates emphasized that self-regulation is not enough and that law enforcement and politicians need to be involved in discussions about safeguards and monitoring. He stressed that this involvement needs to be a required aspect of AI development.
Gates' comments come as US President Trump has expressed skepticism about the need for additional guardrails around AI. According to Deadline, Gates met with CEOs of several major AI companies, who agreed that it's necessary to slow down AI development.
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