Quote 226 · Gates

Said in a video · quote 22625 Oct 2026

You know, I picked that as a reasonably safe number.

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Bill Gates says to prepare for 20 years of tumultuous AI disruption
Decoder with Nilay Patel (YouTube) · 22 Oct 2026 · at 42:19

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The fact it supports: Asked why 20 years, Gates said 'I picked that as a reasonably safe number' (42:19).

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Gates expects significant AI job and cyber harms within two to three years 25 Oct 2026

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“You know, I picked that as a reasonably safe number.” Gates. From Bill Gates says to prepare for 20 years of tumultuous AI disruption (Decoder with Nilay Patel (YouTube)) at 42:19. Quoted by ai notis. https://ainotis.com/q/226

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Gates. (2026, October 22). “You know, I picked that as a reasonably safe number.” [Video at 42:19]. https://ainotis.com/q/226

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