BusinessBill Gates Says "The Turbulent AI Era Is Here" — and Warns the World Isn't Ready
In a 6,000-word essay and a rare TV interview, the Microsoft co-founder warns AI could permanently wipe out jobs, be turned into a bioterrorism or cyberattack tool, and reshape childhood — while insisting he still believes AI could be humanity's greatest equalizer.
August 27, 2026 · 5 min read