{ "id": 3473220, "title": "Bill Gates plans to press Xi Jinping on global AI safety and restrictions", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bill-gates-plans-to-press-xi-jinping-on-global-ai-safety-and", "topic": "ai", "section": "AI", "published": "2026-08-26T09:22:16.000Z", "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-906634" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "Bill Gates is seeking a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year to discuss global artificial intelligence (AI) safety and restrictions, according to a recent interview with Reuters. The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist believes China may agree to limit the release of potentially dangerous AI models if the US takes the lead. Gates met with Xi three years ago when he was the first foreign entrepreneur to be hosted by the Chinese president after the pandemic.\n\nGates also wants to propose monitoring AI's ability to create molecules and carry out biological attacks, a measure that would not hinder technological development. He noted that China has taken steps to protect children from AI companion addiction, but believes few leaders globally are addressing the various potential harms from AI. Gates expressed optimism about AI's potential in January but has become increasingly concerned about its capacity to conduct attacks, displace jobs, and manipulate users psychologically.\n\nRecently, Gates called for the creation of a new international organization to manage AI, inspired by nuclear inspections regimes, international aviation regulations, and ozone layer protection agreements. He emphasized that the United States should take the lead in AI regulation, but stressed the need to establish appropriate criteria for action. Gates also highlighted the importance of addressing inequality and protecting the vulnerable in the AI future, describing it as the \"world's top priority.\"\n\nIn addition to his advocacy for AI safety, Gates plans to meet UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham this autumn. He previously canceled a visit to India after the US released files from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but remains engaged with AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, working on AI-powered health checks and healthcare initiatives. Gates also expressed concerns about community protests centered around data centers, urging people to focus on the broader implications of AI on the job market.", "summary": "The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restrict potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took initiative.", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 11, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Semafor", "title": "'This is crazy. This is insane': Bill Gates has changed his mind about AI and jobs", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/this-is-crazy-this-is-insane-bill-gates-has-changed-his-mind-about-ai", "published": "2026-08-26T07:00:02.000Z" }, { "outlet": "MIT Technology Review", "title": "Bill Gates says we’ve passed AI’s danger thresholds. Now what?", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bill-gates-says-weve-passed-ais-danger-thresholds-now-what", "published": "2026-08-26T07:01:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Financial Times", "title": "Bill Gates calls for ‘human reserved’ jobs to protect labour force from AI", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bill-gates-calls-for-human-reserved-jobs-to-protect-labour-force-from", "published": "2026-08-26T07:01:01.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Fortune", "title": "Bill Gates fears world leaders are unprepared for 3 major AI risks: ‘Stunted’ child development; emboldened criminals; and vanishing jobs for Gen Z", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bill-gates-fears-world-leaders-are-unprepared-for-3-major-ai-risks", "published": "2026-08-26T07:02:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Investing.com", "title": "Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China’s Xi Jinping", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bill-gates-alarmed-by-ai-has-policy-ideas-he-wants-to-discuss-with", "published": "2026-08-26T07:12:39.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today", "title": "Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China’s Xi", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bill-gates-alarmed-by-ai-has-policy-ideas-he-wants-to-discuss-with-3457723", "published": "2026-08-26T07:31:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Economic Times Tech", "title": "Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China's Xi Jinping", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bill-gates-alarmed-by-ai-has-policy-ideas-he-wants-to-discuss-with-3459113", "published": "2026-08-26T07:48:58.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Techmeme", "title": "Bill Gates says \"the AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history\" and \"we are not preparing adequately\", calling for a regulatory framework (Bill Gates/GatesNotes)", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bill-gates-says-the-ai-era-will-be-one-of-the-most-turbulent-times-in", "published": "2026-08-26T08:25:02.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Techmeme", "title": "Bill Gates says tech executives are privately \"very worried\" about AI disruption but publicly downplay the risks to protect fundraising and planned IPOs (Karen Weise/New York Times)", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bill-gates-says-tech-executives-are-privately-very-worried-about-ai", "published": "2026-08-26T08:35:02.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News", "title": "Bill Gates seeks meeting with China’s Xi Jinping to discuss AI risks - report", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bill-gates-seeks-meeting-with-chinas-xi-jinping-to-discuss-ai-risks", "published": "2026-08-26T08:44:53.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "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." }