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Policy·Aug 26·all news from August 26, 2026

Bill Gates warns AI is more dangerous than the tech industry will admit

Bill Gates is calling on global leaders to address three primary risks associated with artificial intelligence: potential interference with childhood development, the increased capabilities provided to criminal networks, and significant labor market displacement for younger generations. He argues that current international policy is insufficient to manage these emerging threats. Gates intends to engage with heads of state, including China’s Xi Jinping, to discuss frameworks for mitigating these societal challenges as the technology continues to scale.

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