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Bill Gates warns artificial intelligence 'powerful enough' to cause 'a billion deaths' if unchecked
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Bill Gates said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that artificial intelligence could drive events resulting in a billion deaths if safeguards are not implemented. Gates stated it would be irresponsible not to require additional safety measures for AI development. He did not specify which scenarios or pathways he was referencing.
