“Artificial intelligence and robots may eventually create a society that is rich enough to allow people to work shorter weeks or even retire early, but before that, the world may have to go through a period of turbulent transformation that lasts about 20 years.” Regarding the possible impact of artificial intelligence on employment, Bill Gates recently said in an interview with the media, “When I communicate with world leaders, I always say: Please start seriously thinking about this issue now, because you may have underestimated it.”

“Artificial intelligence and robots may eventually create a society that is rich enough to allow people to work shorter weeks or even retire early, but before that, the world may have to go through a period of turbulent transformation that lasts about 20 years.” Regarding the possible impact of artificial intelligence on employment, Bill Gates recently said in an interview with the media, “When I communicate with world leaders, I always say: Please start seriously thinking about this issue now, because you may have underestimated it.”