Bill Gates says it is open: Artificial intelligence will reshape the world. In a seven‑page letter shared on social networks, he highlights how Microsoft views the future of artificial intelligence. Gates argues that progress in this technology will be as transformative as the birth of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the internet, and the mobile phone did for humanity.
The most comprehensive technological innovations
Throughout his career, Gates has witnessed two breakthroughs he regards as pivotal. The first emerged in 1980 with a graphical user interface that laid the groundwork for modern operating systems known today as Windows.
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A second milestone appeared last year as steady AI progress accelerated after long development since 2016. For Gates, artificial intelligence will redefine how people work, learn, access services, and communicate with health systems. Industries will adapt, and companies will stand out by using intelligent tools wisely.
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The American entrepreneur believes AI can reduce global inequalities, especially in health care in developing regions. In his letter, he highlights AI’s potential to save lives and explains how artificial intelligence can be applied in education and in addressing climate change. The Gates Foundation centers its focus on expanding access to software that could accelerate progress across five to ten years, especially in teaching and learning.
An autonomous AI?
On the topic of autonomous artificial intelligence, Gates notes concerns about machines that could begin to act independently. He calls the most advanced AIs “strong” and questions whether they might set their own goals. He also reassures readers that there has been no major breakthrough toward true autonomous power. Yet the questions about what happens if powerful AI pursues goals misaligned with human interests remain urgent for future discussion and policy.
Gates concludes that this new technology could improve the lives of many people around the world. At the same time, there is a need to establish rules that ensure the benefits of AI outweigh the drawbacks and that everyone, regardless of location or economic resources, can access these benefits. The AI era brings opportunities and responsibilities.