Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:27pm on 28 Sep 2026,Monday Tech Today
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has urged US lawmakers and law enforcement agencies to regulate artificial intelligence, warning that unchecked AI could cause “a billion deaths”. In an NBC News interview, Gates said self-regulation was insufficient and called for mandatory safeguards and monitoring of AI development. He argued that AI combined with people acting with harmful intent could become an exceptionally powerful weapon, while saying regulation would add industry overhead without dramatically slowing progress. Gates also rejected the idea that a “kill switch” alone would provide adequate protection, saying monitoring and records of AI activity were necessary. His comments echo concerns raised by technology leaders and US lawmakers over catastrophic AI misuse. (PC: Reuters)
