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AI could be used to kill 1 billion people, Bill Gates warns — as he calls for restrictions

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Reyes, R. (2026, September 27). AI could be used to kill 1 billion people, Bill Gates warns — as he calls for restrictions. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/tech/ai-could-kill-billions-of-people-in-the-wrong-hands-bill-gates-says/

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Bill Gates has expressed concern that artificial intelligence could potentially cause up to one billion deaths if misused by individuals with malicious intentions. He advocates for implementing restrictions on AI technology to prevent such catastrophic outcomes, emphasizing the unprecedented power and risks associated with these tools.

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Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, warned on NBC's "Meet the Press" on September 27 that unchecked artificial intelligence (AI) could cause "a billion deaths." He argued for federal legislation to regulate AI development due to its potential dangers. During his interview, Gates emphasized that self-regulation by the industry is insufficient and called for government oversight to ensure safety measures are in place. Despite concerns from some quarters that regulations might hinder technological progress against competitors like China, Gates contended that safeguards would not significantly slow down innovation. He also noted the difficulty of getting global consensus on AI regulation, likening it to Cold War-era negotiations over nuclear weapons.

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“AI is certainly powerful enough to drive events that cause a billion deaths,” he warned. asserted

he → drive → deaths

“So even though it’s pretty hard to get to 100% [of humanity], there’s never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest AI tools,” he added. asserted

he → ’ → tools

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