Bill Gates is deeply worried about AI, and he’s no longer staying quiet
The Verge Robert Hart ● Covered by 5 sources
Opinion — commentary, not a factual news event.
Bill Gates published a long essay reversing his earlier AI optimism and warning that people are not ready for AI’s impact. The essay runs nearly 6,000 words. He uses it to argue for urgent preparation and to push a plan for how AI should be shaped going forward.
Why it matters
Bill Gates has been reflecting a lot on AI lately, and the process has triggered a stark awakening. Once a staunch AI optimist, the Microsoft cofounder is now deeply pessimistic about what AI means for our collective future. Having been conspicuously quiet on AI issues recently, Gates is back with a nearly 6,000-word essay seeking […]
