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Bonus: Bill Gates on AI risk, regulation and the "vacuum of US leadership"

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Episode Bonus: Bill Gates on AI risk, regulation and the "vacuum of US leadership"

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The Microsoft co-founder tells Danny and Katie why AI is "ultra-different" from any previous technology - and why tech companies shouldn’t be responsible for controlling it.

Speaking about a new report on AI and equity published by The Gates Foundation he also explores the “vacuum of US leadership” in AI regulation.

The Interview is Times Tech's weekly conversation with the people shaping the future of technology.

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Presenters:

• Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor, The Times. • Danny Fortson, US West Coast Correspondent, The Sunday Times.

Producer: Marnie Duke.

Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia.

Video Producer: Bronwen Latham.

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