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Bill Gates was an AI optimist. Now he's scared of what could go wrong

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, said he is now worried that artificial intelligence will harm workers, children, and society, reversing his earlier optimism about the technology. In an interview with The Washington Post published August 26, 2026, Gates expressed concerns about AI's potential negative impacts on employment and youth development.

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Article URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/08/26/bill-gates-says-he-worried-ai-will-harm-workers-kids-society/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49446634

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