Bill Gates warns artificial intelligence 'powerful enough' to cause 'a billion deaths' if unchecked
Bill Gates warned on NBC's "Meet the Press" that AI could drive events causing a billion deaths, calling it irresponsible not to require more safeguards.
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- Primary source: Fox News
- Published: Sep 27, 2026, 9:06 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Intelligence & Security
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