Bill Gates warns AI may make human labor unnecessary
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- Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could make human labor unnecessary.
- He said society may face 20 years of turmoil before reaching a period of abundance.
- Some people may choose to live like the Amish by limiting their use of AI.
- Gates noted that not all groups will live at the technology frontier.
- The comments reflect concerns about how AI will reshape modern society.
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First reported by The Daily Wire Bill Gates Says Some Will Live ‘Like The Amish’ As Technology Replaces Human Workers
Toronto Sun Bill Gates says AI could make human labour unnecessary, and some may opt to live ‘like the Amish’