Bill Gates says global AI regulation agreement harder than Cold War nuclear talks

In a recent interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press," Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, said that getting countries to agree on a global AI regulation framework would be more difficult than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations. He called on the U.S. to lead in these efforts and argued that AI monitoring would not hamper the U.S. in its race with China. Gates also emphasized the need for immediate safeguards against AI misuse, such as cyberattacks or bioterrorism, and said a kill switch alone is insufficient. The discussion comes amid growing concerns from AI industry insiders about the potential dangers of advanced AI.

Bill Gates says global AI regulation agreement harder than Cold War nuclear talks
Published Sep 27, 2026
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