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Bill Gates Criticizes Tech Companies for Downplaying AI’s Risks

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 26 August 2026, 12:29 UTC By Robin Ajello 1 min read
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Bill Gates says tech companies are minimizing the perils artificial intelligence poses to humanity.

Bill Gates says tech companies are minimizing the perils artificial intelligence poses to humanity.
Bill Gates (PERSON)
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