Bill Gates Warns of Imminent Threats: War and Pandemics
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has voiced his concerns about two major global crises: war and pandemics. Gates predicts another pandemic within 25 years and questions whether nations are better prepared now compared to their response to Covid-19. Additionally, he mentioned the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, encouraging people to see it as an opportunity, not a threat.
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has voiced his concerns about two major global crises: war and pandemics.
In an interview with CNBC Make It, Gates highlighted the possibility of a major war due to current global unrest and predicted another pandemic within 25 years.
He questioned whether nations are better prepared now compared to their response to Covid-19, pointing out the United States' shortcomings.
In his 2022 book, 'How to Prevent the Next Pandemic,' Gates criticized governments for poor pandemic preparedness and proposed measures like stronger quarantine protocols, better disease monitoring, and increased vaccine research.
Despite some lessons learned from Covid-19, Gates believes much more needs to be done.
Additionally, he mentioned the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, encouraging people not to fear it but to see it as an opportunity, echoing sentiments of IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva about AI's significant impact on global jobs.
In an interview with CNBC Make It, Gates highlighted the possibility of a major war due to current global unrest and predicted another pandemic within 25 years.
He questioned whether nations are better prepared now compared to their response to Covid-19, pointing out the United States' shortcomings.
In his 2022 book, 'How to Prevent the Next Pandemic,' Gates criticized governments for poor pandemic preparedness and proposed measures like stronger quarantine protocols, better disease monitoring, and increased vaccine research.
Despite some lessons learned from Covid-19, Gates believes much more needs to be done.
Additionally, he mentioned the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, encouraging people not to fear it but to see it as an opportunity, echoing sentiments of IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva about AI's significant impact on global jobs.
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