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Bill Gates Warns Unchecked AI Could Cause A Billion Deaths And Calls For Regulation
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Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist speaks with NBC’s Kristen Welker in interview airing on Sunday
Bill Gates warned on NBC's "Meet the Press" that AI could drive events causing a billion deaths, calling it irresponsible not to require more safeguards.
Bill Gates said that US lawmakers and law enforcers must regulate AI, warning that self-regulation is not enough and the technology could be deadly.