Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates appeared on NBC's news program "Meet the Press" and issued a warning regarding the dangers posed by AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Bill Gates Warns of AI Dangers, Arguing Corporate Self-Regulation Is Insufficient
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Gates pointed out that malicious individuals utilizing the latest AI tools could potentially cause situations leading to as many as one billion deaths. Furthermore, regarding AI safety measures, he expressed the view that corporate self-regulation alone is insufficient, asserting that law enforcement agencies and politicians must participate in discussions and provide oversight.
Opinions within the industry are divided over the regulation of AI. Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind has called for the establishment of an independent standard-setting body to regulate cutting-edge AI, a move supported by Sam Altman of OpenAI, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, and others.
On the other hand, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, Elon Musk of SpaceXAI, and Jensen Huang of NVIDIA oppose external regulation and have shown movements such as lobbying President Trump to prevent the establishment of regulatory agencies.
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- ビル・ゲイツがAIの危険性に警鐘、AI企業の自主規制では足りないと主張 （GIGAZINE、2026-09-28）