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Bill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulation.

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Bill Gates called on US federal legislators and law enforcers to regulate AI development, saying unchecked AI could cause a billion deaths.

Why it matters: Gates is publicly urging US federal regulators to act on AI development risks.

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“Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist speaks with NBC’s Kristen Welker in interview airing on Sunday Bill Gates has called on the US’s federal legislators and law enforcers to regulate the development of artificial intelligence ( AI ), saying in an…”
Guardian AI, 27 Sept 2026, 09:00.

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