Bill Gates helped build the computer age. Now he fears the next technological revolution could arrive before the world has worked out how to manage it. Artificial intelligence could transform jobs, public safety, and daily life at a speed few governments or communities are ready to handle, Gates warns.
In a 5,784-word essay published on his personal website, the Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist said there is no plan to ease society into the AI era. He wrote that even under the best circumstances, the transition could become one of the most turbulent periods in human history. The warning marks a more sober tone from Gates.
