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The Vergeby Nilay Patel
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Bill Gates says to prepare for 20 years of ‘tumultuous’ AI disruption

Bill Gates says to prepare for 20 years of ‘tumultuous’ AI disruption
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Bill Gates predicts that the turbulent era of AI disruption will last for 20 years, following the publication of an essay in late August.

Key points

  • •Gates published an essay titled "The turbulent AI era is" in late August, discussing the coming changes.
  • •He forecasts a 20-year period of tumultuous disruption driven by AI.
  • •The former Microsoft CEO has been actively speaking about this topic on a recent tour.
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