Opinion: Bill Gates warns AI could cause a billion deaths, column questions his credibility
The Guardian column criticizes Bill Gates for warning in an NBC interview that unchecked AI could cause "a billion deaths." The piece argues Gates lacks moral authority to make such pronouncements given his past meetings with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea. Gates has said he was unaware of the extent of Epstein's crimes and engaged with him for global health fundraising. The…
Key points
- Gates told NBC unchecked AI could cause a billion deaths
- Column cites Gates meetings with Epstein after 2008 conviction
- Author argues Gates lacks credibility for AI predictions
Bill Gates predicts AI will kill a billion people – but saying he’s been wrong before is quite the understatement
The Guardian AI · 30 September 2026
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