Bill Gates Says AI May Cause ‘A Billion Deaths’, Calls For Stronger Regulation

“AI is certainly powerful enough to drive events that, you know, cause a billion deaths,” Gates said. He stressed, “You know, so even though it’s pretty hard to get to 100 per cent, there’s never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest AI tools.” His comments highlight concerns about AI being used for activities that could cause widespread harm, even before the development of more advanced forms of AI.