AI will replace search engines and shopping websites, says Bill Gates.
The technology will be so advanced that it might drastically change how users behave. He said whoever wins the personal agent will make a significant difference because they will never use a search engine, productivity tool, or Amazon again. In his remarks on artificial intelligence on Monday at a Goldman Sachs and SV Angel event in San Francisco, Bill Gates said that this yet-to-be-created AI assistant will comprehend a person's needs and habits and assist them in "reading the stuff you don't have time to read." According to Gates, there is a 50/50 chance that the future AI winner will be a tech juggernaut or a startup. Gates said, "I'd be disappointed if Microsoft didn't come in there." He continued, "But I'm impressed with a few startups, including Inflection.AI, co-founded by former DeepMind executive Mustafa Suleyman. According to Gates, it will be some time before this potent future digital agent is ready for widespread use. Companies ...