AI could be used to kill 1 billion people, Bill Gates warns — as he calls for restrictions

Source: New York Post

Tech billionaire Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence had the potential to kill a billion people in the wrong hands — as he joined the call to put safety restrictions on the technology. The Microsoft co-founder called for greater government oversight on AI during a talk with NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, where he suggested AI could be abused and lead to humanity’s near extinction. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates speaks during an interview with “Meet the Press” on Friday, Sept.