Mass unemployment, biological weapons and other risks. Bill Gates' warnings about AI
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Mass unemployment, biological weapons and other risks. Bill Gates' warnings about AI

Jornal de Negócios26 August 2026 at 14:00

Bill Gates warned about the main risks associated with artificial intelligence, including mass unemployment and the potential use of biological weapons. The American magnate criticized technology industry partners for ignoring the real dangers of recent waves of innovation, arguing that a more serious debate about AI safety and regulation is needed before the damage becomes irreversible.

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