Bill Gates expresses deep pessimism about AI future in new essay
The Verge AI · rss · 2026-08-26
Bill Gates has published a nearly 6,000-word essay signaling a stark shift from his previous optimism to deep pessimism regarding AI's impact on our future. Titled "The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical," Gates warns that the world is "not remotely ready" for what is coming and that "we are not preparing for it." The essay attempts to chart a path forward, highlighting the critical choices humanity faces in this new era.
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