Bill Gates warns malicious AI could kill a billion people

Bill Gates warned that malicious use of artificial intelligence could lead to a billion deaths, urging government regulation of the technology in an exclusive interview aired on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday. Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, said AI is powerful enough to drive catastrophic events, with the greatest threat coming from ill-intentioned actors using the latest tools. He noted that achieving such a scenario is difficult but unprecedented in scale. His comments highlight growing concerns among tech leaders about AI's potential for harm, emphasizing the need for proactive oversight as the technology rapidly advances.