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Bill Gates warns world unprepared for AI upheaval

Bill Gates warned today that the world is dangerously unprepared for the upheaval brought by artificial intelligence, with the technology destroying jobs and threatening human connection, especially for young people.

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26 Aug 2026, 17:59 UTC
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Bill Gates warned today that the world is dangerously unprepared for the upheaval brought by artificial intelligence, with the technology destroying jobs and threatening human connection, especially for young people.
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    Bill Gates warns world unprepared for AI upheaval

    Bill Gates warned today that the world is dangerously unprepared for the upheaval brought by artificial intelligence, with the technology destroying jobs and threatening human connection, especially for young people.

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