Bioterrorism, unemployment, and legal loopholes - Bill Gates warned of the risks of artificial intelligence
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called artificial intelligence the most dangerous invention in human history in an interview with CNN. Expressing concern that unchecked AI could become a weapon for cyberattacks and bioterrorism in the future, as well as cause unprecedented unemployment in the labor market, the billionaire urged governments to take strict control measures.
Bioterrorism, unemployment and loopholes in the law — Bill Gates warned about the risks of artificial intelligence
We live in a time when artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of our lives. But along with these unprecedented achievements, what risks are coming? Microsoft co-founder and one of the most influential figures in the tech world, Bill Gates, gave serious warnings in this regard during an interview with CNN journalist Jake Tapper.
Calling artificial intelligence "the most dangerous technology" created by humanity, he expressed concern that it could become a weapon for cyberattacks and bioterrorism. According to Gates, artificial intelligence handed over without restrictions into the hands of malicious people could lead to global disasters, with consequences even 50 times more horrific than a pandemic. At the same time, the multi-billionaire also expressed his views on the loss of millions of jobs and the need to preserve certain professions solely for humans.
“These are only the events we know about. I cannot even imagine how many more situations there are that we do not know about.”
“I think no industry has ever spoken so openly about its concerns before. The imbalance we have is that there is a lot of concern within the industry, but academics, politicians, and statesmen are not sufficiently aware of how complex and powerful these tools are. Therefore, as this awareness grows, many improvements will also occur in policy. For example, should children have an emotional connection with AI? How can AI complement school teachers and be a tool that sparks more curiosity, rather than just a tool for plagiarism in an essay or written work? If you look at different countries, for example, China has banned children from forming relationships with AI. Some countries have gone far ahead in preventing the negative consequences that artificial intelligence might cause.”
“That sounds very terrifying and dangerous.”