Bill Gates says AI era is "one of the most turbulent times in human history"

Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, published an essay on Wednesday warning that artificial intelligence could cause more harm than good unless strict limits are established. He argued that the United States and China must cooperate, saying countries hosting major AI developers and controlling supply chains should start meeting immediately to craft shared norms before competitive pressures make collaboration difficult. Gates also said world leaders are insufficiently prepared for the AI era, which he considers different from past technological changes because of its speed and scale. He described the current moment as one of exceptional instability, and said the outcome could be either the greatest equalizer ever or the worst source of injustice.