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Bill Gates Warns AI Could Cause Billion Deaths

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Bill Gates Warns AI Could Cause Billion Deaths

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Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could contribute to a catastrophe causing up to a billion deaths, including if powerful systems fall into criminals’ hands. The Microsoft co-founder, long an advocate for technology, called for government safeguards and legislation to limit AI-related risks as leaders debate how to address potential threats.

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“Bill Gates warns ‘malicious’ AI use could lead to a billion deaths”

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