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Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover

Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover

Bill Gates has called for “human-reserved” jobs in certain sectors to prevent AI replacing them, and expressed concern that governments are not prepared for the impact the technology will have.

In a 6,000 word essay titled The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make are critical, the billionaire Microsoft co-founder likened the need to spare roles from digital encroachment to how nature reserves operate to protect the environment.

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