Bill Gates compares regulating AI to moderating free speech and ‘crazy stuff’

Published September 23, 2024 2:49pm ET



Billionaire Bill Gates discussed his concerns for artificial intelligence and how it can be moderated, comparing his concern for AI to how free speech convinced some not to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Gates, who said he has been “a subject of misinformation,” was discussing his new Netflix series What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates when AI came up. He contended that there is “no limit” to the impacts AI will have on jobs. When asked if companies are doing enough to safeguard AI, Gates argued there is a debate over the United States wanting to get ahead on AI development while also taking the time to ensure it does it right.

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