Scoop: Bill Gates Is Back Fighting AI Risks as "OG"

Sources tell Axios that Bill Gates is preparing to significantly expand pressure for AI safety, personally relying on business leaders and considering deploying a major share of his own resources. Why it matters: The formidable, sharp-elbowed Bill Gates who built Microsoft is back, and he is channeling his competitive fire toward what he sees as one of the most important causes of his life. Gates is one of the people

Bill Gates is preparing to dramatically expand his AI safety push, personally leaning on business leaders and considering a major deployment of his resources, sources tell Axios. Why it matters: The formidable, sharp-elbowed Bill Gates who built Microsoft is back, and he's channeling his competitive fire toward what he sees as one of the most important causes of his life. Gates to one of the people