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Bill Gates says some jobs should be reserved for humans

The Microsoft co-founder says society should decide which roles stay with people as AI spreads; the robots have not yet been consulted.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAs promised: Bill Gates says some jobs should be reserved for humans, a nod to the worry that AI is coming for your paycheck.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI love this. Finally, a billionaire protecting the one thing machines can't do, which is show up late and blame traffic.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorReserved by whom?

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDetails, Hank. Chip has the rest of America next, and I'm told it includes a strip mall.

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