Web 3, Metaverse Or AI? Which Is Revolutionary According To Bill Gates

"AI Is Quite Revolutionary" Bill Gates

January 12, 2023 Story: Mohd Javed

Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates picked his favourite among tech fields Web3, Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence.

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Speaking at his annual Ask Me Anything session on Reddit, Gates said he's tepid about Web3 and the metaverse, but thinks Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quite revolutionary.

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Hosting annual session on Reddit, American businessman answered users' question on variety of subjects.

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"AI is the big one and doesn't think Web3 was that big or that metaverse stuff alone was revolutionary but AI is quite revolutionary" Gates said.

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Expressing his views on AI, Gates said he has been thinking of it in the Gates Foundation context.

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He also said that the form want tutors that help kids learn math and stay interested and also needs medical help for people in Africa who can't access a Doctor.

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"I still work with Microsoft some so I am following this very closely" Gates further added.

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