Bill Gates: International governments are 'way behind' on AI, must work together to avoid issues

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, expressed concerns that international governments are "way behind" in preparing for the societal changes brought by artificial intelligence. He warned of potential threats to jobs, risks of attacks, and addiction to AI companions, stating, "I don't think any government is nearly as deep on this as they have to be." Despite these concerns, Gates believes AI has significant potential to benefit the world's poorest populations if managed properly and accessed equally. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation plans to invest at least $1 billion over the next two years to expand AI access in education, healthcare, and agriculture, aiming to narrow the gap between rich and poor. Gates emphasized the need for global governmental cooperation to address the challenges, likening AI's arrival to a disaster movie where nations must unite.