Pakistan, Sept. 26 -- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that advanced artificial intelligence could contribute to events causing massive loss of life. He made the remarks during an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press." The full interview is scheduled to air on Sunday. Gates stressed that his concern involves people using AI for harmful purposes.

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Gates said AI systems could become powerful enough to help cause events resulting in a billion deaths. However, he did not suggest that AI would independently attack humanity. Instead, he warned that malicious actors could combine increasingly capable AI with harmful intentions. He said this combination could creat...