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Bill Gates told The Verge in an interview that the world should prepare for two decades of turbulent disruption as artificial intelligence transforms the economy and society. Gates, who published an essay titled "The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical" in late August, ratcheted up his rhetoric around AI safety and the need for careful management of the transition. He stressed that even under optimal circumstances, the shift to an AI-dominated era will require significant adjustment and policy choices in the coming years.