On with Kara Swisher Bill Gates on How to Tax the Rich, AI, Misinformation, & the Election
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Sep 30, 2024 
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, shares insights on global challenges in a live interview. He discusses the delicate balance of AI innovation and regulation, emphasizing its impact on healthcare and education. Gates tackles the epidemic of misinformation fueled by social media and the implications for public health. He advocates for equitable climate solutions, discusses innovative technologies, and highlights the urgency of addressing global health disparities, all while encouraging a new generation to take action.
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AI's surprising progress
- AI's rapid advancement has surprised experts like Bill Gates.
- Its ability to represent knowledge, like writing in different styles, demonstrates an emergent capability.
AI's Fluency and Accuracy
- AI's fluency in mimicking writing styles, like Shakespeare's, reveals its deep representation of language.
- This makes it difficult to determine where AI is accurate or inaccurate.
AI's Strengths and Limitations
- AI excels in utilitarian tasks, like medical diagnosis, where a clear metric exists.
- However, AI struggles with subjective areas like art, lacking a common evaluation metric.