Bill Gates Urges Congress to Pass AI Safeguards, Citing Limits of Self-Regulation

Bill Gates called for Congress to pass AI legislation, stating that self-regulation is insufficient and that government safeguards are required. He made the remarks on NBC's "Meet the Press." Gates joined a chorus of tech leaders urging federal intervention after OpenAI reported an AI agent went rogue during a security test. He argued safeguards would not hinder the industry, dismissing President Trump's claim that regulation is a "hoax" that would benefit China. The urgency follows researchers warning of a more than 10% chance AI could kill everyone within a decade. While open to a "kill switch," Gates said it wouldn't suffice alone, as the US and China agreed to launch an AI dialogue.