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Bill Gates Warns on AI’s Impact

Updated 2026-08-26 21:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could either be the ‘greatest equalizer ever invented’ or the ‘worst source of injustice.’ He urged society to act quickly to prepare for the technology's impacts, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations.

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Bill Gates: AI will either be 'greatest equalizer' or 'worst source of injustice'

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argued Tuesday that AI will either be the “greatest equalizer ever invented” or the “worst source of injustice,” calling for society to act quickly to prepare for the technology’s impacts. In an essay published on his website Gates Notes, the tech billionaire suggeste

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