Bill Gates Says A.I. Could Kill At Least A Billion People

Live updates

1. 2h ago

   Bill Gates Warns Unchecked AI Risks A Billion Deaths

   Bill Gates warns that artificial intelligence could cause at least a billion deaths if left unchecked, marking a stark shift after decades of tech optimism. Contradicting Trump, Gates insists that artificial intelligence safety concerns are valid rather than a hoax and criticizes holding out against safeguards. He calls on Congress to pass specific safety legislation instead of focusing solely on competition with China. Despite writing a billion-dollar check to scale the technology, Gates maintains that artificial intelligence is powerful enough to present severe existential dangers.

   Why it matters

   The Microsoft co-founder spent half a century promoting technological advancement before issuing this severe warning about evolutionary risks. The public disagreement highlights a growing policy split over whether national competition should override federal safety regulations for advanced computing systems. Gates also maintains personal boundaries by drawing the line against using artificial intelligence in his personal relationships.

   What is confirmed

   • Bill Gates warned that unchecked artificial intelligence could cause a billion deaths.
   • Gates called on Congress to pass artificial intelligence safety legislation rather than focusing strictly on competition with China.
   • Gates contradicted Trump by stating that artificial intelligence safety concerns are not a hoax.
   • Gates criticized holding out against artificial intelligence safeguards.

   Still unconfirmed

   • ZeroHedge reported on a long enough timeline the survival rate for everyone drops to zero in relation to the warning.

   What to watch next

   • Congressional action on artificial intelligence safety legislation
   • Further responses from political figures regarding artificial intelligence safeguards
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. The Guardian — Bill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulation
   2. Bloomberg.com — Bill Gates Says Trump Is Wrong to Hold Out Against AI Safeguards
   3. Forbes — Bill Gates Says AI Safety Concerns Are ‘Not A Hoax,’ Contradicting Trump
   4. www.foxnews.com — Bill Gates warns artificial intelligence 'powerful enough' to cause 'a billion deaths' if unchecked
   5. WCNC — Bill Gates says he draws the line at AI in his personal relationships
   6. TMZ — Bill Gates Says A.I. Could Kill At Least A Billion People
   7. finance.yahoo.com — Bill Gates doubles down on AI warning after decades of optimism
   8. www.zerohedge.com — Bill Gates Predicts A Billion Deaths Via Evolutionary Event | ZeroHedge
   9. redstate.com — Bill Gates Warns AI Could Kill a Billion People — After Writing a $1 Billion Check to Scale the Tech ....
   10. www.bill.com — BILL | Financial Operations Platform for Businesses & Firms
   confidence 100%