Bill Gates warns AI could cause a billion deaths, backs regulation

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Bill Gates warned in an upcoming NBC interview that AI could drive events causing a billion deaths, and he voiced support for government regulation of the sector. Gates said law enforcement and politicians must discuss safeguards and monitoring. His comments echo Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for regulation to pace AI development, following reports of bad actors using tools like Claude for harmful purposes. Despite these warnings, Washington has shown little interest in slowing AI, with President Trump mocking Amodei. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has also favored industry self-regulation, though he recently urged companies to prioritize safety.


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