Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and longtime artificial intelligence advocate continues to champion AI while acknowledging its unprecedented rapid advancement and potential risks. What Happened: The tech pioneer’s journey with AI spans nearly a decade. In 2017, at Columbia University, Gates identified artificial intelligence as his chosen field if starting a career today, citing its “profound” potential, reported CNBC Make It. In April, in an episode of his “Unconfuse Me” podcast featuring OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Gates admitted his initial skepticism about AI’s capabilities was misplaced. “I w…
