Microsoft co-founder and one of the world’s most prominent tech visionaries, Bill Gates, is turning his attention toward a new type of technology.
In an interview with CNBC, Gates said that if he were to launch a startup today, he would leave his software roots behind and focus squarely on artificial intelligence (AI).
“Today, somebody could raise billions of dollars for a new AI company [that’s just] a few sketch ideas,” Gates told CNBC, reflecting AI’s fervor. So far this year, startups in the field have attracted more than $26 billion in investments, according to CNBC citing data from PitchBook.
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