Bill Gates seeks to persuade Trump on AI regulation

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Bill Gates said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that he wants to personally convince President Donald Trump to support AI regulation, warning that unregulated AI could cause a billion deaths. Gates argued self-regulation is insufficient and that law enforcement and politicians must establish safeguards. He framed AI as empowering malicious actors rather than posing an existential threat, citing risks like cyberattacks and mental health crises. Gates previously met Trump in August 2025 to urge preserving global health funding, which failed as the administration pursued major cuts. His latest outreach follows his August 2026 essay warning of turbulent times ahead.


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