Bill Gates issues a stark warning about AI — and Americans increasingly share his concerns
Reported by MarketWatch · marketwatch.com · August 26, 2026
The Microsoft co-founder is urging technology leaders and government officials to better acknowledge the risks AI poses to jobs and human connections.
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