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Bill Gates is deeply worried about AI, and he’s no longer staying quiet

L1 · CuriousOpinion & AnalysisThe Verge AI$· 8/26/2026

High-profile AI safety concerns from a tech industry leader signal important shifts in mainstream AI discourse.

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Bill Gates warns AI could become 'the worst source of injustice' and calls for global preparation for its turbulent impact.

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Bill Gates, chair of the Gates Foundation, speaks during a 2024 conference. | Bloomberg via Getty Images 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 nearly 6,000-word essay seeking to reclaim a central role in shaping the technology globall

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