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Bill Gates Wants to Take a Bigger Role In AI Safety. His Push Could Put Him At Odds With Trump.

The Microsoft co-founder has been consulting technology executives and researchers as he considers a major commitment of his personal resources to stronger AI safeguards.

Sources (1)· Oct 16, 10:45 AM

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International Business Times· Oct 16, 10:45 AMBill Gates Wants to Take a Bigger Role In AI Safety. His Push Could Put Him At Odds With Trump.

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