Bill Gates says AI harms may need to be endured first, fueling fears of government control
nikola_mr64990 · x · 2026-11-11
Bill Gates recently said "we may have to endure some downsides and harm first before we respond appropriately," warning that cyberattacks on wallets and institutions could trigger strict government regulation of AI. Observers counter that this follows a familiar playbook: media-amplified disaster warnings used to justify centralized control and restrictions on open-source models.
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