Bill Gates: Artificial intelligence can solve the problem of shortage of doctors and teachers around the world
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is confident that artificial intelligence (AI) can help solve the problem of the shortage of doctors and teachers in the world.
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In an interview on the People by WTF podcast, he shared his opinion that with the development of technologies, AI will be able to perform important functions in areas where there is a shortage of people today.
Gates noted that regions such as India and many parts of Africa already face a critical shortage of healthcare professionals. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the US is expected to have a shortage of up to 86,000 doctors by 2036. Healthcare startups such as Suki, Zephyr AI, and Tennr are already receiving huge investments to automate processes such as billing, medical record entry, and improve diagnostic accuracy.
The McKinsey consulting firm estimates that AI could increase productivity in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries by $370 billion.
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The teacher shortage is also a serious problem. Statistics show that 86% of US public schools have difficulty recruiting staff, with almost half operating with understaffed staff. In London, one school even used ChatGPT to help students prepare for exams in core subjects.
Gates is not stopping at office robots. He believes that AI can also change physical labour. Companies, including Nvidia, are already investing in humanoid robots that will be able to perform tasks at factories, construction sites, and hotels.
Gates recalled Keynes' prediction in 1930 that technological progress would reduce the working week to 15 hours. Although this has not become a reality, Gates believes that AI can significantly change the labour market.
Source: Business Insider
