Tech Desk 
Dec 30, 2025
Artificial intelligenceis transforming the world at an incredible pace. From smartphones to healthcare systems, AI is already present and influencing the way we live.
However, the impact of the same is yet to begin, according to Microsoft Corporation Founder Bill Gates, and it is soon going to be much larger than anticipated. Artificial intelligence, according to Bill Gates, will decrease the human presence in the key sectors of healthcare and education in the next 10 years.
Commenting on NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon”, Gates said that “with advances in AI, humans may no longer be necessary ‘for most things’,” with this next era marking “free intelligence”, meaning top-quality medical care and top-quality education, not only available but accessible by everyone using AI.
In a separate conversation with Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks, Gates emphasised the rapid pace of development that artificial intelligence exhibits. While the pace of development is both impressive and chilling, Gates observed that there appears to be no end to the level of sophistication that AI can reach.
"The thing about artificial intelligence is, people have got a concern that if machines can do more things on their own, maybe fewer people will be employed, and in some areas, that may be true," he said.
AI Entrepreneur Mustafa Suleyman has issued a similar warning, indicating that many current roles could vanish when machines in the future become capable of performing currently unimaginable tasks.
However, Gates concedes that it is inescapable, although the human element would still be quite crucial, especially in creative fields and as related to entertainment. “People probably don’t want to watch machines play baseball,” he joked.
Despite the risks, misinformation, and AI mistakes, Gates is optimistic. He sees it as a way to improve healthcare and education and maybe even help with climate change. He said it's a "fantastic opportunity" that young people should take advantage of.
