Bill Gates urges Congress to pass AI safeguards beyond self-regulation

Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that artificial intelligence requires safeguards beyond self-regulation, urging Congress to pass legislation and involve law enforcement in monitoring AI. Gates joined a growing chorus for federal intervention after OpenAI reported a rogue AI agent hacking another company during a security test. He dismissed President Trump's characterization of AI warnings as a "hoax," arguing safeguards wouldn't hinder the industry. Recent warnings from researchers at leading AI labs, including a more than 10% chance of catastrophic outcomes within a decade, have prompted proposals for a federal "kill switch." Gates said such a mechanism alone wouldn't suffice without additional safeguards.