The series also tackles climate change, with Gates mentioning technologies currently "sitting on a shelf" and expressing the need for new innovation in industries like steel and cement manufacturing. His Breakthrough Energy venture is part of funding these projects. Gates also discusses the role of wealthier consumers and policy in driving demand and innovation. The series also delves into global health, a cause important to the Gates Foundation, with Gates expressing his hope for significant viewership on this issue.
Key takeaways:
- Bill Gates believes that the ability to work well with AI and take advantage of it is now more important than understanding Excel or the internet. He asserts that AI could help with shortages of teachers, physicians and mental health professionals but admits humans ought to be taken into account and limits should probably be established.
- He discusses the issue of misinformation and the difficulty of finding trustworthy information in a digital world. He suggests that systems and behaviors need to be in place to help us be more aware of who created what, but he believes most countries are striving to find suitable boundaries when it comes to addressing misinformation.
- On the topic of climate change, Gates mentions technologies currently "sitting on a shelf" and skepticism from some younger-aged climate activists. He believes that new innovation is needed for industries like steel and cement manufacturing, and his Breakthrough Energy venture is part of funding those projects.
- A new docuseries landing on Netflix on Sept. 18, 'What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates', will examine multiple issues including AI, misinformation, income inequality, the climate crisis and global health, featuring differing viewpoints from various experts, public figures and Gates' family.