Bill Gates says new discoveries will happen at a rapid pace because of AI

Bill Gates suggests that AI will accelerate the pace of new discoveries significantly. This anticipation underscores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in various fields, from healthcare to scientific research, by streamlining processes, analyzing vast datasets, and uncovering insights that could lead to groundbreaking advancements at an unprecedented rate.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says that Artificial Intelligence is set to accelerate the rate of new discoveries in 2024.

When interest in artificial intelligence (AI) began reaching great heights after the launch of ChatGPT, many tech experts believed that there would come a time when the technology will be a part of our everyday lives. On the other hand, many tech experts were concerned by AI's possible dark sides and even signed a letter to halt advancement in AI.

Nevertheless, with each passing day, developments in AI started happening at a rapid pace and at the end of 2023, we have many companies that have started incorporating the new technology in their day to day operations. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who has often encouraged AI development, now says that there will be many discoveries in 2024 that will happen at a rapid pace because of AI.

Gates wrote in a year-end blog post last week that in a world where resources are "limited" we must find ways to "maximize impact." He added that the key to get the best value for money spent is innovation. He then said that ​​"artificial intelligence is about to accelerate the rate of new discoveries at a pace we’ve never seen before."

He then added that AI is making a big difference in creating new medicines. When it comes to finding drugs, there's a lot of data to go through, and AI tools can help do this much faster. Some companies are already using AI to develop cancer drugs, Gates said.

The billionaire then mentioned that the Gates Foundation wants to ensure that these AI tools also help with health problems that affect the poorest people the most, like AIDS, TB, and malaria. They want to use AI to tackle these big health issues and make a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most, Gates added.

Citing another example where AI could be helpful, Gates referred to his post last year about how AI-powered ultrasounds could help identify pregnancy risks. He added that this year, he was excited to meet some of the researchers at ARMMAN, who hope to use artificial intelligence to improve the odds for new mothers in India.

He then added that their large language model will one day act as a copilot for health workers treating high-risk pregnancies. It can be used in both English and Telugu, and can automatically adjust to the experience level of the person using it—whether it is a brand-new nurse or a midwife with decades of experience.

Towards the end of the post, Gates also touched upon the concept of work-life balance and said that there is more to life than work. However, Gates realised this only after becoming a father. Earlier, the tech mogul was opposed to the idea of vacations and weekends.

He mentioned that he is looking forward to spending time with his children this holiday season and "recharge" a bit. He then added that he didn't believe in vacations or weekends when he was young but becoming a father changed everything for him.

Source: India Today‍