Bill Gates warns of the danger of artificial intelligence and calls for strict international regulation

Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, renewed the warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, considering that this technology possesses enormous capabilities that may turn into a global threat if it falls into the wrong hands, which requires the establishment of strict regulatory and legal frameworks to ensure its safe and responsible use.

A force that could lead to disasters

An increasing number of people in the technology sector are warning about the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence, according to a report by the German newspaper Spiegel.

In this context, Bill Gates expressed his opinion on the controversy surrounding this technology, considering that it is powerful enough to cause catastrophic events that could lead to the death of a billion people.

Gates said in an interview with NBC, in response to a question about warnings that this technology could wipe out humanity, “Artificial intelligence is powerful enough to cause the death of a billion people.”

He added that the greatest danger lies in the use of these advanced tools by people with malicious intentions, stressing at the same time that it is “very difficult” to influence all of humanity 100%.

The Microsoft co-founder stressed the need to enact laws regulating the development and use of artificial intelligence, calling on authorities and decision-makers to agree on mandatory security measures and effective oversight mechanisms. “No one believes that self-regulation is enough,” he said.

Calls for international regulation and oversight

Gates' statements come at a time when calls are increasing within the sector to be patient in developing advanced artificial intelligence systems, according to a report by the German newspaper Spiegel.

Following independent hacking attacks using AI-powered software, leading labs such as Anthropic and OpenAI have called for slowing down the pace of development and prioritizing safety and security.

The warning is not limited to Gates alone, as a number of technology industry leaders preceded him in warning before the UN Security Council of the growing risks of this technology. AI "could pose a danger to all of humanity if misused," said Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, also called for strengthening international cooperation and establishing common rules for managing risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence.

Edited by: Efaq Benkirane