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Bill Gates Warns Massive AI Catastrophe Could Lead to a Billion Deaths
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Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence is a “powerful enough” tool to kill off a substantial portion of humanity, joining a growing chorus of tech leaders and employees calling attention to AI’s existential risks.
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that AI in the hands of bad actors can trigger catastrophic events leading to a billion deaths.