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Bill Gates urges US Congress to legislate AI safeguards

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  • Bill Gates calls for US legislation on AI, stating self-regulation is insufficient.
  • The call follows growing concerns from tech leaders and researchers about AI's potential risks.
  • US President Donald Trump opposes new AI rules, calling them a 'hoax'.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has publicly called for government regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that self-regulation by tech companies is insufficient. His call comes amid growing concerns within the tech industry about the potential risks of advanced AI, with some researchers warning of existential threats. However, US President Donald Trump has dismissed calls for new laws, labeling them a 'hoax' and expressing concern that regulations would give China an advantage.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for the US Congress to pass legislation to safeguard artificial intelligence, stating in an interview that self-regulation is not enough to manage the technology's risks.

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Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation

Artificial intelligence requires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an interview that aired on Sunday, calling for legislation to be passed in Congress. “You need law enforcement and the politicians to

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Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation

WASHINGTON: AI requires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an interview that aired on Sunday, calling for legislation to be passed in Congress. “You need law enforcement and the politicians to get into

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