Bill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulation
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Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist speaks with NBC’s Kristen Welker in interview airing on Sunday Bill Gates has called on the US’s federal legislators and law enforcers to regulate the development of artificial intelligence (AI), saying in an interview airing on Sunday that the technology left
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Caption: Bill Gates' AI warning goes unheeded as the public remains indifferent.
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Based on the original story on theguardian.com.
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Panel 1
INT. A cozy garage - NIGHT ALEX (handsome, inventive) is tinkering with an old computer. SAM (serious, pragmatic) sits at a desk, poring over documents. ROBIN (wild-haired, unpredictable) watches with a mischievous grin. ALEX looks up, confused.
ALEX: What’s with the serious faces? I’m just trying to build a better mousetrap!
SAM: Bill Gates thinks AI could be dangerous. He wants some rules.
ROBIN: That sounds like a lot of trouble. Maybe we should just let it rip!
Panel 2
EXT. A crowded park - DAY ALEX, SAM, and ROBIN are playing frisbee. ALEX catches the frisbee mid-throw, looking thoughtful.
ALEX: Bill Gates says AI could cause a billion deaths. Sounds like someone’s trying to scare us.
SAM: But if it’s left unchecked, it could be a billion deaths.
ROBIN: I don’t get it. It’s like he’s asking for someone to break the frisbee and blame the game.
Panel 3
INT. A cluttered office - DAY ALEX, SAM, and ROBIN are in a meeting room, discussing the frisbee incident.
ALEX: So, if Bill Gates’ warning is true, could we be missing out on a billion opportunities?
SAM: Maybe he’s right. But I don’t like having someone tell us when to play.
ROBIN: Well, if he’s really worried, let’s just keep playing as if nothing is happening.
ALEX: Agreed. Let’s not let a little scare stop us from having fun!
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