{
  "id": 17583800,
  "title": "Bill Gates’ 'clean chit' to AI CEOs: Sam Altman, Dario Amodei not the problem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/bill-gates-clean-chit-to-ai-ceos-sam-altman-dario-amodei-not-the",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-01T09:42:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/bill-gates-gives-clean-chit-to-sam-altman-and-dario-amodei-says-they-are-not-the-problem-but-they-are-/articleshow/135423371.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bill Gates has reportedly given a clean bill of health to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, stating that they are not the root of the problem. Instead, Gates emphasizes AI as an unprecedented technology with both positive and negative implications. According to a video clip from a podcast, Gates expressed skepticism towards claims about AI surpassing all previous advances.\n\nWhen asked about the intentions of young CEOs building big companies, Gates replied that the real issue lies not with them but with the broader industry. He remarked, \"Our problem today is not in the industry... I talk less to Elon than other people, but even his public statements about summoning the devil are exactly what we're discussing here.\"\n\nGates also highlighted that AI excels in both beneficial and detrimental ways. He urged people to approach AI with a degree of skepticism regarding its potential risks and urged for necessary precautions and safeguards. Earlier this year, Gates cautioned that no government is adequately prepared for the sweeping changes AI brings, warning about risks to jobs, cybersecurity, and even addiction to AI companions.\n\nGates likened AI's arrival to a disaster movie scenario, emphasizing the need for preparedness and cooperation among nations to tackle the challenges posed by this \"alien intelligence.\"",
  "summary": "Bill Gates has endorsed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, stating they are not the core problem. He considers AI the most profound technology that has ever been invented, which brings both good and bad consequences. Gates stressed the need for precautions regarding the sweeping changes AI will cause in society. He warned that governments are not adequately prepared for the…",
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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."
}