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2026-09-27 23:17
Bill Gates: AI powerful enough to cause 'a billion deaths' without regulation
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Bill Gates warns artificial intelligence 'powerful enough' to cause 'a billion deaths' if unchecked
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- Al JazeeraLean left
The billionaire cofounder of Microsoft says, without restrictions, AI could 'cause a billion deaths'.
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Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation Reuters
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Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates warned artificial intelligence must be regulated by the government and is evolving rapidly and dangerously enough to wipe out much of humanity.
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Bill Gates warned on NBC's "Meet the Press" that AI could drive events causing a billion deaths, calling it irresponsible not to require more safeguards.
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The Washington TimesLean right
Bill Gates: AI powerful enough to cause 'a billion deaths' without regulation
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Bill Gates warns artificial intelligence 'powerful enough' to cause 'a billion deaths' if unchecked
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Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’
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AI could be used to kill 1 billion people, Bill Gates warns — as he calls for restrictions
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Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation - Reuters
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Bill Gates says AI could cause ‘a billion deaths,’ rips ‘full speed ahead’ approach
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Bill Gates Says AI 'Kill Switch' Debate Shows How 'Nontechnical' People Are
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Bill Gates on an AI kill switch
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Bill Gates says getting countries to agree on AI regulations will be harder than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations
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Bill Gates says it’s ‘not enough to have a kill switch’ for AI: Full interview
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Bill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulation
Read at theguardian.com →NBC NewsLean left
Bill Gates says he avoids this use of AI
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