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Bill Gates' warning: The world is not prepared for what's coming

2026-08-26 18:31:08Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Bill Gates' warning: The world is not prepared for what's coming
Bill Gates

Bill Gates has warned of the profound changes that Artificial Intelligence is expected to bring to society, describing the approaching period as one of the most “tumultuous” in modern history. In a lengthy essay and interview with The New York Times, the Microsoft co-founder argues that AI is not just another technological revolution.

According to him, the speed at which it is developing, the ability to perform tasks that previously required human judgment, and its rapid integration into everyday life are creating an unprecedented situation. Gates has also directed criticism at the AI ​​industry itself.

He claims that people who know this technology better are more concerned about its risks than they publicly admit.

According to him, the huge financial interests associated with the development of AI can affect the way the risks of the technology are presented. Gates emphasizes that the main difference compared to previous technological revolutions is speed. While personal computers and the Internet gradually changed the job market over decades, AI can transform entire professions and processes in a matter of years.

Another feature is the way of interaction. People no longer need to learn complex systems, as AI can communicate through natural language and adapt to the user. One of the biggest risks, according to Gates, is related to the job market. Entry- and mid-level positions in sectors such as sales, customer service, software development and legal support may be among the first to face the pressure of automation.

But the impact will not be limited to office jobs. As robots become more flexible and cheaper, even jobs that are now considered less vulnerable to automation could change. Entry-level positions, which for many young people serve as their first entry point into the job market, could be particularly at risk. Gates also warns of the malicious use of AI. The technology could be used for cyberattacks, fraud, and the creation of increasingly convincing and manipulative content. But his most serious concern is related to biosecurity.

According to Gates, the advancement of AI models could lower the barriers to developing dangerous biological agents, giving small groups capabilities that once required much greater resources and expertise.

The problem, he says, is that the same tools can be used to both protect against threats and exploit vulnerabilities. Another concern Gates has is the relationship people have with chatbots. Systems that are available 24 hours a day, communicate constantly, and can offer users a form of “companionship” can create, he says, strong emotional dependencies. He expresses particular concern for children and young people, as well as the impact this technology can have on critical thinking.

At a time when deepfakes and personalized disinformation can become increasingly persuasive, the ability to verify information and question what we see becomes even more important. Despite the warnings, Gates doesn't believe that Artificial Intelligence should be stopped.

On the contrary, he sees great potential in its use in science, health, education and agriculture, especially in poorer countries. But, he says, these benefits will not appear automatically. New policies, oversight institutions and rules are needed to ensure that the benefits of technology are distributed as widely as possible. One of Gates' ideas is to impose a tax on the use of AI and robots.

His argument is that the current tax system could favor automation: human labor is burdened with payroll taxes, while investment in machinery may be more fiscally advantageous. He has also proposed that some activities be considered as essentially human, through a concept he calls “Reserved Human,” while calling for national and international institutions to oversee the development of Artificial Intelligence. Gates’ warnings also draw weight from his experience in the technology industry.

He admitted that recent developments in AI have surprised even him, especially in areas he is familiar with, such as programming. Referring to new AI coding tools, he described as shocking the fact that modern systems can surpass human capabilities in certain tasks.

His stance marks a shift from the optimism of previous years, when AI was seen primarily as a tool that would help people work less and have more time for other activities.

Today, Gates is noticeably more cautious. The debate, he says, is no longer whether AI will change the world, but how quickly it will do so, who will benefit, who will lose, and whether institutions will manage to create the necessary rules before the technology moves much faster than society.


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