Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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James O'Brien reacts as Bill Gates issues a stark warning that the world is unprepared for a 'turbulent' transition into the AI era.

The Microsoft founder has called for "human-reserved" jobs in certain sectors to prevent AI replacing them.

In an essay titled 'The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make are critical', the billionaire compared the need to save roles from digital encroachment to how nature reserves operate to protect the environment.

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