{
  "id": 10428884,
  "title": "WATCH: Bill Gates warns AI can 'kill billions,' claims humanity 'invented more intelligent species'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/watch-bill-gates-warns-ai-can-kill-billions-claims-humanity-invented",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-28T11:24:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post Tech & Start-Ups",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post-tech-start-ups",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-909964"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates highlighted the potential dangers of artificial intelligence during a recent interview with NBC. He asserted that humanity has invented a species of intelligence, which is rapidly becoming far more advanced than human intelligence. While Gates emphasized that AI itself is not inherently dangerous, he warned that individuals with malicious intentions are using it to cause harm. He explained that turning off specific computers could mitigate the risk if AI becomes too dangerous. The primary threats Gates identified stem from people's bad intentions, such as defrauding individuals, disrupting electrical systems, and compromising bank accounts. He noted that compared to traditional cyberattacks, which were previously carried out by state-sponsored groups, small groups can now execute these attacks using AI without significant resources. Gates expressed concern over the unprecedented power of this combination of AI and malicious intent, and praised the growing concern among industry leaders and policymakers. He argued that safeguards are more effective than a \"kill switch\" for AI models, and emphasized the need for monitoring mechanisms to be installed in the technology. Gates warned that there will be situations in the next few years where law enforcement will need to intervene due to fraud attacks or shutdown events, and that these incidents will be difficult to detect without proper safeguards. He also pointed out that AI was primarily developed in the private sector, and governments are struggling to grasp the real threats posed by the technology due to a lack of understanding. Gates stressed the importance of distinguishing between well-intentioned AI development, such as creating new drugs, and malicious activities like bioweapons. He stressed the necessity of monitoring sophisticated AI models and recording them to ensure safety. Gates concluded by stating that there is no current risk of AI going rogue, and the main concern is people using AI to develop weapons or launch cyberattacks against critical infrastructure.",
  "summary": "\"We have created an intelligent species that in many respects is already smarter than we are,\" Gates said, adding that the risk of AI lies in people using it with bad intentions.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bill Gates warns AI could kill billions due to malicious intent",
    "Humanity created more intelligent species through AI development",
    "Safeguards and monitoring essential to prevent AI misuse"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "WATCH: Bill Gates warns AI can 'kill billions,' claims humanity 'invented more intelligent species'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/watch-bill-gates-warns-ai-can-kill-billions-claims-humanity-invented-10429750",
        "published": "2026-09-28T11:28:53.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}