Bill Gates Defends OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs Amid AI Concerns

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has defended AI industry leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, stating they are not the core problem. Gates called artificial intelligence the most profound technology ever invented while warning that governments are completely unprepared for sweeping societal changes. He emphasized the urgent need for strong safety precautions to manage both the positive and negative consequences of rapid technological advancement.