JAKARTA – Microsoft founder and one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates, warned about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) at a conference in London this week. But he also acknowledged that AI is an “amazing” technology that can save humanity from climate change and disease. Gates stressed that the technology should be used by people with good intentions.
Speaking at the Breakthrough Energy Summit in London, Gates said AI could be used by criminals involved in cyber attacks and political interference. “The containment has to be smarter than the attack. Both sides will use AI to improve their game,” he said.
Gates also called fusion energy a clean alternative to fossil fuels, and said AI could be a great help in providing better healthcare and tackling climate change.
AI has the potential to accelerate innovation in a variety of fields, including healthcare and education. “AI helps us in science to model things and better understand how to make materials, catalysts, proteins. AI will accelerate innovation in every business sector,” Gates added.
Common scenarios in which AI is considered a danger to humanity often include “killer robots,” but in the short term, AI software could cause a security catastrophe — a concern borne out by the controversy over Chrome collecting user data even in incognito mode.
Founded in 1974 by Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is now fully embracing AI through products such as its AI-powered laptops and Copilot chatbot. Microsoft has also funded OpenAI, the Californian technology company that developed ChatGPT.
Microsoft, with a market capitalization of $3.365 trillion as of June 2024, continues to be a major player in the AI revolution. Business Insider reports that Gates has “openly orchestrated” much of Microsoft’s AI revolution.
Bill Gates’ warning about AI highlights the need to use this technology for good: AI has the potential to bring great benefits in the areas of health and the environment, but we must be mindful of the risks of its irresponsible use.
Gates wants to see AI used for good, focusing on innovations that help humanity overcome global challenges.
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