Gates: Trump’s AI skepticism reveals society’s blind spot

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Bill Gates told CBS that Trump's belief that AI risks are exaggerated reflects a societal blind spot about how quickly AI, especially large language models, could transform many industries and daily life. He cautioned about potential misuse, noted a broader debate on slowing development, and announced a $1 billion Gates Foundation effort to expand AI access globally—across education, healthcare, and agriculture, and in languages beyond English.
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