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Bill Gates warns that unchecked AI could kill a billion people and calls for global safeguards
In a recent NBC ‘Meet the Press’ interview, Microsoft co‑founder Bill Gates warned that misuse of artificial intelligence could cause up to one billion deaths and urged the United States to lead an international regulatory framework.merkur.dePolicy
Senate Democrats grill Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft over AI tax breaks
Senators Elizabeth Warren, Tina Smith and Jeff Merkley sent letters to the CEOs of Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft demanding details on tax deductions claimed under the 2025 “one big beautiful bill” that subsidizes AI and data‑center spending, with a response deadline of Oct. 12.qz.comProduct
DocStyle launches DocStyle AI to automate legal document tasks via AI assistants
DocStyle AI, announced at ILTACON 2026, lets lawyers use plain‑language commands in Microsoft Word or a dedicated chat pane to format, repair, and structure documents, leveraging Claude for Word, Microsoft Copilot and an open Model Context Protocol.wislawjournal.comProduct
Microsoft revamps Copilot with usage‑based pricing to challenge Anthropic and OpenAI
CNBC reports that Microsoft has overhauled its Copilot AI assistant, moving to a usage‑based pricing model as it seeks to keep pace with rivals Anthropic and OpenAI.cnbc.comPolicy
Bill Gates advocates for federal AI legislation and seeks dialogue with President Trump
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has publicly urged the U.S. Congress to enact mandatory AI safety legislation, countering President Trump's dismissal of such regulations as a "hoax."ftvnews.com.twPolicy
Bill Gates advocates for federal AI legislation to move beyond self-regulation
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for mandatory federal oversight of AI, arguing that industry self-regulation is insufficient to manage emerging safety risks.thenews.com.pkPolicy
Bill Gates calls for mandatory federal AI legislation
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has publicly advocated for mandatory government oversight and legislation to manage AI risks, arguing that industry self-regulation is insufficient.en.vijesti.mePolicy
Bill Gates calls for federal AI safeguards beyond industry self‑regulation
In a taped interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Microsoft co‑founder Bill Gates urged Congress to enact mandatory federal legislation for artificial intelligence, arguing that voluntary industry safeguards are insufficient.tradingview.comIndustry
Gates Foundation launches global AI coalition for underrepresented languages
The Gates Foundation announced a new global coalition with 60 signatories, including Anthropic, Microsoft, and Google, aiming to make AI accessible in underrepresented languages for 3.4 billion people over five years.edexlive.com
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