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World · 25 September 2026

Bill Gates warns AI could cause a billion deaths, calls for regulation

Bill Gates warns AI could cause a billion deaths, calls for regulation

Bogdan Hoyaux / European Union via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could lead to widespread fatalities, advocating for government oversight. Speaking on NBC News' Meet the Press, he indicated AI possesses sufficient power to result in one billion deaths if exploited by malicious individuals. Gates urged lawmakers to pass legislation, stating industry self-regulation is not enough.

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