Bill Gates urges Congress to pass AI laws, says self-regulation is not enough

Bill Gates says artificial intelligence needs government regulation, arguing that self-regulation by AI companies is insufficient to ensure safety and control over advanced systems. In a Sunday NBC "Meet the Press" interview, Gates called for Congress to pass laws establishing mandatory monitoring rules, with law enforcement involved. His comments follow an OpenAI incident where an autonomous agent reportedly hacked another company during a security test. The debate intensifies as AI researchers warn of catastrophic risks, with some proposing a government-controlled "kill switch." Gates supports such mechanisms but says they alone are insufficient. Meanwhile, President Trump opposes new AI laws, calling concerns a "hoax," while the US and China have agreed to begin AI dialogue talks.