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PublishedAugust 26, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Bill Gates is deeply worried about AI, and he’s no longer staying quiet

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Bill Gates has been reflecting a lot on AI lately, and the process has triggered a stark awakening. Once a staunch AI optimist, the Microsoft cofounder is now deeply pessimistic about what AI means for our collective future. Having been conspicuously quiet on AI issues recently, Gates is back with a
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