Bill Gates Says AI Misuse Could Kill Up to 1 Billion People, Urges Stronger Safeguards
JH Kim
Summary
- Bill Gates said the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI) could cause mass casualties.
- Gates said misuse of AI could potentially trigger an event that kills up to 1 billion people.
- He stressed that stronger safeguards and safety systems are needed to reduce the potential risks of AI.
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called for stronger safeguards for artificial intelligence, saying malicious use of the technology could result in mass casualties.
Crypto-focused media outlet Cointelegraph reported on September 25 that Gates warned misuse of AI could potentially trigger an event that kills up to 1 billion people.
He stressed that stronger protections are needed to reduce the technology’s potential risks.
Gates said safety systems should be put in place not only for AI’s development itself, but also to respond to its malicious use.
JH Kim
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