Bill Gates warns AI could lead to more cyberattacks in 2027

Bill Gates Warns AI Could Lead to More Cyberattacks in 2027

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to a rise in cyberattacks in 2027. He called for stronger measures to prevent criminals from misusing the technology.

Speaking to CNN’s Jake Tapper on Sunday, Gates described AI as one of the most dangerous technologies ever invented. He said technology companies should not be left to regulate themselves because stronger safeguards were needed.

According to Gates, the biggest immediate threat is not AI becoming uncontrollable but criminals using advanced AI systems to carry out cyberattacks after removing their safety protections.

“The front that we’ll probably see most dramatically in the next year is cyberattacks,” Gates said, warning that the world could face many unexpected problems as criminals find new ways to use AI.

He called for stricter rules to prevent AI from being used to launch cyberattacks and carry out bioterrorism.

However, Gates noted that the possibility of AI systems becoming uncontrollable could pose a greater threat in the future.

Gates is among several technology leaders who have raised concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence.

In an August post, he warned that the world was not adequately prepared for the major changes AI could bring, particularly its possible effects on jobs and employment.

He also disagreed with US President Donald Trump’s position that voluntary oversight by technology companies was enough to manage AI risks.

Gates argued that stronger protections were necessary to prevent the misuse of the technology and reduce the dangers it could pose to so