Bill Gates warns AI could enable small groups to create deadly pandemics
Bill Gates cautioned that artificial intelligence tools may allow small groups to develop biological weapons, shifting power away from nation-states.
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AIMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned about the risks of artificial intelligence tools falling into the hands of small groups.
He said AI could enable small groups to create biological weapons. Gates noted that the Gates Foundation funds extensive medical research and advanced capabilities to develop new molecules, which is positive but ultimately represents a classic dual-use technology.
He added that in the past, only sovereign states had the resources and capabilities to undertake such actions, but now this power could shift to small groups simply by using the latest AI tools.