The Verge · Technology · 2026-08-26
Bill Gates is deeply worried about AI, and he’s no longer staying quiet
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 […] Microsoft’s cofounder used to be optimistic about AI, now he’s concerned it could be ‘the worst source of injustice.’ Bill Gates is deeply worried about AI, and he’s no longer staying quiet
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