The Latest Breaking News from Bill Gates

I served as the White House’s top biosecurity official. Here’s what I’m watching for with AI

AI biosecurity needs more than voluntary safeguards. It needs clear triggers for action before a crisis.

Fortune · Oct 9

Millionaire tax no more? Rightwing groups lead effort to repeal Washington state law

An initiative on November’s ballot aims to overturn the 9.9% tax on earnings above $1m – who’s winning the fight?

The Guardian - US · Oct 7

Six of the world's richest people who are not leaving their billions worth of fortune to their children

Prominent billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Warren Buffett are choosing not to pass on their immense wealth to their children, believing in the value of independence. As the world anticipates a massive transfer of wealth over the coming two decades, these affluent individuals prioritize philanthropy and social good, seeking to…

The Times of India · Oct 7

'A billion deaths': Bill Gates warns about AI in the wrong hands, saying a kill switch and self-regulation won’t be enough

Gates used to be one of AI’s optimists, but now he calls it “the most dangerous thing humans have ever gone near”

Fortune · Sep 30

Bill Gates thinks AI could kill a billion people – but can we trust his judgment after Epstein?

He knows a thing or two about tech, but what to make of the views of a man who met Jeffrey Epstein 30 times and couldn’t see what a monster he was?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

What is Anthropic Claude Sonnet 5.5?

Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 5.5 on Monday. It is the second model in its Claude 5.5 family. The AI lab is expanding its product lineup ahead of a planned IPO. Sonnet 5.5 is a faster and lower-cost option than Claude Opus 5.5.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Bill Gates Warned of a Pandemic Years Before Covid Hit — Now He Says Al Could Cause 'A Billion Deaths’ Even If It Doesn’t ‘100%’ End Humanity

Bill Gates warned of a global pandemic years before Covid-19. Now he warns AI could trigger events that kill a billion people.

Barchart · Sep 28

$400 million AI bet before 2045: What Bill Gates Foundation plans to change for millions of Americans

The Bill Gates Foundation has pledged $1 billion towards the development of equitable AI solutions for education and healthcare. With a special focus on enhancing educational tools across global schools, $400 million is earmarked for this initiative. By 2045, the goal is to help 10 million Americans achieve meaningful credentials.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Bill Gates Issues a Chilling Warning That Artificial Intelligence Could 'Cause a Billion Deaths'

Bill Gates has warned that malicious use of artificial intelligence could enable biological weapons and cause catastrophic loss of life, while calling for safeguards that would not significantly slow development

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Bill Gates warns ‘malicious’ AI use could lead to a billion deaths

Bill Gates has issued a stark warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence and called for government regulation of the technology.

The Independent UK · Sep 28