Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’

What the report says

Bill Gates said artificial intelligence should not be deployed without safeguards and outside monitoring, calling that approach “completely irresponsible” in interviews reported by Al Jazeera. He warned that unmanaged AI could produce severe global harm and told NBC’s Meet the Press that lawmakers and law enforcement need to be involved in deciding what protections are required. Gates also said he would be willing to speak directly with US President Donald Trump about the issue.

According to Al Jazeera, Gates argued that advanced AI could be powerful enough to contribute to catastrophic outcomes and said preventing that kind of misuse may be even harder than limiting nuclear proliferation. In comments to CNN, he added that monitoring systems would not significantly slow the industry and could help detect dangerous uses such as cyberattacks or bio-terrorism.

The remarks came amid a wider debate over how to regulate AI, with leaders of major AI companies also urging guardrails and global frameworks. Al Jazeera noted that Trump and some senior officials have resisted new rules, describing AI as part of a strategic competition with China. The article also cited recent comments from Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei at the UN Security Council warning that poor management could make AI a risk to humanity.

The piece adds background on Gates’ long technology career and his recent philanthropic work, including a Gates Foundation pledge to expand AI access in the developing world.