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Bill Gates' stark warning: AI could cause a catastrophe with 1 billion victims
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- Sep 25, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
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The Microsoft co-founder warns that advanced AI could be exploited by bad actors and says lawmakers must impose stronger safeguards.
Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates said government safeguards against potentially catastrophic artificial intelligence risks won’t hamper the US in its competition with China, contrasting with President Donald Trump’s largely hands-off approach.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that AI in the hands of bad actors can trigger catastrophic events leading to a billion deaths.