Published September 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET · Updated September 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Bill Gates warns AI could cause 'a billion deaths'
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Bill Gates said AI is powerful enough that it could cause a billion deaths. He criticized a full speed ahead approach to AI development.
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