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Bill Gates Calls for Government Oversight of Powerful AI Systems

publishers 22articles 23first reported 25 Sep, 13:14 UTCdeveloping since 25 Sep · 5 editions

Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence is powerful enough to drive events that could cause as many as one billion deaths, according to reports from Axios, Business Insider and Quartz. Forbes quoted Gates as saying there has “never been a weapon as powerful.”

Gates also said self-regulation by AI companies is insufficient and governments should be involved in monitoring the technology, NBC News reported.

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  • 1 billion deaths · 3 outlets
  • 1 billion people · 3 outlets

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  • Elon Musk · from 27 Sep 09:00, 2 outlets
  • Gates Foundation · from 27 Sep 09:00, 2 outlets

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