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In 10 Years, AI Will Replace Many Doctors, Teachers – Bill Gates

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5 months ago

March 26, 2025

Over the next ten years, advancements in artificial intelligence will reduce the need for human involvement in most tasks, according to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

The billionaire philanthropist shared this perspective in a February interview with comedian Jimmy Fallon on NBC’s “The Tonight Show.”

Currently, human expertise remains essential in various fields, Gates noted, citing the value of professionals such as “a great doctor” or “a great teacher.”

However, he believes AI will change this landscape entirely.

“With AI, over the next decade, that will become free, commonplace — great medical advice, great tutoring,” he said.

In another conversation last month with Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks, Gates described the coming era as one of “free intelligence.”

He envisioned AI-powered technology becoming widely accessible, transforming industries by offering improved medical diagnostics, advanced educational tools, and virtual assistants.

“It’s very profound and even a little bit scary — because it’s happening very quickly, and there is no upper bound,” Gates told Brooks.

While AI’s rapid growth raises concerns, its potential to enhance human lives remains significant.

Discussions continue about how humans will adapt to an AI-driven future.

Some experts argue that AI will serve as a complement to human work rather than a replacement, boosting efficiency and fostering economic growth.

Others, such as Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, warn that AI advancements could lead to widespread disruption.

“These tools will only temporarily augment human intelligence,” Suleyman wrote in his 2023 book, The Coming Wave, emphasizing that AI is ultimately “labor replacing.”

Despite these concerns, Gates remains optimistic about AI’s benefits.

He has highlighted its potential for breakthroughs in medical research, climate change solutions, and accessible education.

During his interview with Fallon, he pointed out that while AI may dominate fields like manufacturing and agriculture, certain human experiences will remain irreplaceable.

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“There will be some things we reserve for ourselves,” he said, referencing activities like playing baseball.

Acknowledging valid concerns about AI’s current flaws—such as misinformation and errors—Gates emphasised the importance of responsible development.

If he were starting a new company today, he would build an “AI-centric” business, he told CNBC in September 2024.

Encouraging young innovators, he said, “I’m encouraging young people at Microsoft, OpenAI, wherever I find them: ‘Hey, here’s the frontier.’ Because you’re taking a fresher look at this than I am, and that’s your fantastic opportunity.”

Gates has long recognised AI’s potential. Back in 2017, he identified artificial intelligence as the most promising field for a startup, noting its rapid progress.

At a Columbia University event with Warren Buffett, he called AI research “profound,” citing DeepMind’s success in mastering the game Go. By 2023, AI’s development had surpassed even his expectations.

OpenAI accomplished a challenge he set—creating a model capable of excelling at AP Biology—far sooner than he had anticipated.

“They finished it in just a few months,” he wrote, calling it “the most important advance in technology since the graphical user interface [in 1980].”

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Again, Russia Claims Another Village In Ukraine’s Region

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August 25, 2025

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The Russian army Monday claimed to have captured another village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, moving deeper into Ukrainian territory as peace efforts stall.

Russian forces are slowly but steadily gaining ground in costly battles for largely devastated areas in eastern and central Ukraine, normally with few inhabitants or intact buildings left.

Russia’s defence ministry said its forces had seized the settlement of Zaporizke in the region, which Russian troops recently advanced into for the first time in the three-and-a-half-year offensive.

Kyiv denies that Russian troops have gained a foothold in the Dnipropetrovsk region, an important industrial hub.

After another push by US President Donald Trump to broker a Ukraine-Russia summit, hopes for peace dimmed when Russia last week ruled out any immediate meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.

The central region of Dnipropetrovsk has previously been largely spared from fighting that has ravaged swathes of eastern and southern Ukraine, until Russia said its forces broke through in July.

Dnipropetrovsk is not one of the five Ukrainian regions — Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea — that Moscow has publicly claimed as Russian territory.

Ukraine said Russia had launched over 100 drones Monday, killing a 37-year old civilian driver and wounding two people in the northeastern Sumy region.

Moscow said Kyiv had launched about two dozen drones targeting western Russia

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US Comedian Reggie Carroll Shot Dead In Mississippi

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August 25, 2025

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A United States comedian, Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, has been shot dead in Southaven, Mississippi.

The 52-year-old Carroll, widely known as the Knockout King of Comedy, was reportedly killed on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.

The Southaven Police Department confirmed the incident in a Facebook statement on Saturday.

“Southaven officers located one male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

“The officers and medical personnel provided life saving techniques but the individual succumbed to his injuries,” the statement partly read.

The victim was later identified as Carroll, a Baltimore native.

Police said one suspect was arrested and charged with his murder.

“One male is in custody and has been charged with the murder of Reginald Carroll.

“Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Carroll.

“Thank you to the community for their patience and understanding,” the department added.

The police further assured that there was no ongoing threat to residents, describing the case as “an isolated shooting.”

Carroll, who built his career in stand-up comedy, gained national recognition touring with Katt Williams and headlining his own showcase, Knockout Kings of Comedy.

He also featured in the 2000 edition of Showtime at the Apollo, appeared on the UPN sitcom The Parkers alongside Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn, and starred in the 2022 television film Rent & Go.

In 2023, he produced the stand-up special Knockout Kings of Comedy.

The Southaven Police Department disclosed that an investigation into his death is ongoing.

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US Defends New Social Media Vetting For Nigerian Visa Applicants

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August 25, 2025

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The U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday reaffirmed that the safety and security of the United States remain the cornerstone of its visa application and decision-making process.

The US said this following its directive last week that mandates Nigerians to disclose all social media usernames and handles used over the past five years as part of the visa application process.

US Mission said Nigerian visa applicants must provide a comprehensive list of their social media profiles on the DS-160 visa application form, and warned that omitting the information could lead to visa denials.

Reacting to the development, the Federal Government said US citizens intending to visit Nigeria will be subjected to the same measures.

“The best we can do is to carry out reciprocal action. Some people from the US might want to apply for a visa, and we will adopt the same measures,” spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said last Monday.

However, in a statement released Monday on X, the US Mission said prospective visa applicants undergo careful vetting to maintain a safe and welcoming environment in the US.

It said, “The safety and security of the United States is at the heart of every #USVisa application and decision process.

“That’s why prospective applicants undergo careful screening to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.”

The Mission added, “These measures help protect American citizens and communities while supporting secure and responsible travel.”