Bill Gates warns ‘there is no plan’ for the ‘upheaval’ AI will cause - CNBC
Bill Gates warns that there is currently no adequate plan to manage the social, political, and economic upheaval expected from the rapid advancement of AI. He suggests that international coordination is necessary to mitigate risks like mass job displacement.
Why it matters
As a major tech figure, Gates' warning underscores the growing concern among industry leaders regarding the societal impact of AI beyond just technical capability.
There is "no plan" for the "social, political, and economic upheaval" artificial intelligence is about to cause, Bill Gates has warned.
The Microsoft co-founder said AI could become either the "greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst source of injustice," but that he saw no "evidence that leaders, experts, and communities are confronting the challenges adequately."
In an essay published Wednesday, Gates said AI could displace workers across the economy, squeeze entry-level hiring, and force policymakers to rethink employment, education and the social safety net.
The essay is a shift from past statements from Gates, who works with Microsoft and other AI companies through the Gates Foundation. He told CNBC in October that AI was "the biggest technical thing ever in my lifetime," adding, "It is so profound and therefore its influence is hard to overstate."
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