Bill Gates says prepare for 20 years of AI disruption. The Amish are already packed.

Bill Gates says to prepare for 20 years of 'tumultuous' AI disruption

In a Decoder interview, Bill Gates warned that the coming AI transition will be one of the most turbulent periods in human history, possibly splitting society between those who embrace the technology and those who reject it. He compared the latter group to the Amish and said the disruption could last two decades. Gates also called AI more dangerous than nuclear weapons and criticized current policy responses.

Source: Bill Gates says to prepare for 20 years of 'tumultuous' AI disruption — The Verge

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