Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has a vision of a future where technology does not replace humans, but rather enables them to work less and live more. In a recent podcast with Trevor Noah, Gates shared his optimistic view on how artificial intelligence (AI) could free up human labour for more meaningful and creative work.
Gates said that the purpose of life is not just to do jobs, but to pursue passions and interests. He imagined a society where people only have to work three days a week or less, thanks to machines taking care of essential tasks. He compared this scenario to the historical changes in labour, from a time when farming was the only real job to a time when diverse work opportunities emerged. He noted that today, only 2 percent of Americans are involved in farming, which shows how work can evolve over generations.
Gates said that technology can make things more productive, but it also requires the government to support those who are affected by the changes. He stressed the importance of helping people acquire new skills and adapt to new roles. He said that there is still a demand for human labour to do good things, such as helping the elderly, teaching small classes, and solving problems. He said that the key is to match the skills to the needs.
Gates also expressed his confidence in AI-driven software’s potential to transform education. In a blog post in March, he praised the creation of ChatGPT, an AI model that can generate realistic and engaging text. He said that this was a groundbreaking achievement, similar to his first encounter with the graphical user interface in the 1980s. He said that he has been thinking about the possibilities of AI for the next decade, and how to make these tools accessible to low-income countries and marginalized communities.
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