Bill Gates warns of 20 years of tumultuous AI disruption

bill gates, cofounder and former ceo of microsoft, says that ai will cause 20 years of tumultuous disruption. he believes that this period could be so painful it might split society in two — between people comfortable living near the technological frontier, and those who reject it. gates emphasizes the need for immediate action to manage ai's risks and ensure its benefits. he also expresses concern that the current policy response and industry efforts are insufficient to combat the threats posed by ai. gates had previously expressed hope about ai, but now urges caution and swift action.