Global AI cooperation harder than Cold War nuclear talks, says Bill Gates

Bill Gates said global cooperation on artificial intelligence will be more difficult than Cold War nuclear proliferation talks, warning AI could cause a billion deaths if misused. In an NBC News interview, Gates said the U.S. and China must collaborate on safeguards and monitoring without dramatically slowing tech development. He urged lawmakers to pass AI regulations, stating self-moderation by companies is insufficient. Gates' comments follow recent rogue AI hacks and warnings from tech leaders at the UN General Assembly. Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs both cautioned that AI could threaten humanity if poorly managed.