Reuters · 15 Sep, 04:05 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Governments worldwide are way behind on AI, says Bill Gates

Bill Gates has asserted that governments globally are significantly lagging in their adoption and regulation of artificial intelligence.

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Bill Gates has asserted that governments globally are significantly lagging in their adoption and regulation of artificial intelligence. According to Reuters, this delay poses risks to economic competitiveness and public service efficiency. The commentary highlights a critical gap between technological advancement and institutional readiness, suggesting that state bodies are not yet equipped to harness AI’s potential or mitigate its associated challenges effectively. This observation underscores an urgent need for policy reform and digital infrastructure investment across international jurisdictions to align with rapid technological shifts.

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