Posted 12/19/2023, 3:47:00 PM
Gates Foresees Massive Technology Boom in AI Over Next Decade, But Cautions Developing Nations May Lag Behind
- Gates predicts "massive technology boom" in AI over next decade as scientists continue developing the technology
- Notes scientists in 2024 will still be working to improve AI and how it can be used to tackle big problems
- Highlights AI projects Gates learned about in Senegal like using AI to combat antibiotic resistance and create personalized tutors
- Says high-income countries could see widespread AI adoption in 18-24 months, with African countries following ~3 years later
- Believes if smart investments are made now, AI can make the world more equitable by reducing lag time between when rich vs poor countries get innovations