Gates urges regulation of AI amid rising cyberattack fears
Gates said unchecked AI could drive more cyberattacks within a year, and he compared its risks to cars, planes and medicines. He called for it to be regulated like those.
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What happened
Bill Gates warned on Sunday that unregulated artificial intelligence is a growing threat and predicted more AI-powered cyberattacks in the coming year. He said such attacks could disrupt financial systems and fuel extortion, with criminals exploiting models without safeguards. Gates called for AI to be regulated like cars, planes and medicines to reduce misuse.
Why it matters
Gates said AI-powered cyberattacks could disrupt financial systems and fuel extortion schemes. He also said trusting AI companies to police themselves is a terrible idea.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 11:53 AM ET: Bill Gates warned on Sunday that unregulated AI is a growing threat and predicted more AI-powered cyberattacks in the coming year.
- Oct 11, 11:28 PM ET: Gates called for AI to be regulated like cars, planes and medicines, saying this can help prevent misuse, as Microsoft pushes for stricter safeguards while the industry stays divided on regulation.
Coverage
- What The Tech: Part One of Examining Artificial Intelligence Risks (waka.com)
- Will A.I. end humanity? (local12.com)
- Bill Gates warns AI needs regulation like cars and medicine, says it can help prevent misuse (indiatoday.in)
- Bill Gates issues warning on 'bad people' exploiting a lack of AI safeguards to commit cyberattacks (New York Post)
- 'More Dangerous Than Drugs': Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence (aol.com)
- Bill Gates sounds alarm on AI-powered cyberattacks, warns of 'negative surprises' within a year (Fox News)
- Bill Gates Warns A.I. Is Most Dangerous Technology Ever, Wants Trump Meeting (tmz.com)
- Bill Gates warns cyberattacks most imminent AI threat (France 24)
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