Bill Gates has spent decades betting on technology to change the world. Now, he argues that AI should not be allowed to replace people in certain jobs, even when it can.

In an essay published Aug. 26 titled “The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical,” Gates warns that the AI transition could become one of the most disruptive periods in modern economic history. He argues that automation could spread from software and office work into areas such as construction and hospitality as robotics improves.

His answer is not to stop AI outright, but to establish limits around some forms of automation before mass displacement…

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