Artificial intelligence warning from Bill Gates: 'There has never been such a powerful weapon before'
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In his statement to NBC, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates pointed out the great risks posed by malicious actors' use of artificial intelligence tools and stated that control mechanisms beyond technology companies are needed in this field.
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Why It Matters
Bill Gates had previously argued that artificial intelligence would make the world a better place. However, recently he started to express his concerns about the advancement of technology.
Speaking to the American broadcaster NBC, Gates said that malicious actors' use of the latest artificial intelligence tools could create large-scale consequences.
Bill Gates: "There has never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of malicious people using the latest artificial intelligence tools." he said.
Gates emphasized that risks in this area cannot be left solely to the internal audit of technology companies. Microsoft's co-founder previously argued that the world would become a better place thanks to artificial intelligence.
However, it is noteworthy that he has recently made statements that he is concerned about the progress of artificial intelligence.
Open Questions
- What concrete control mechanisms are proposed?
- What legal regulations are on the agenda against the misuse of artificial intelligence tools?
