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Original Claim

https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1840738265839685868

2 months ago

Context by Compass

X.COM

The claim that Bill Gates wants to create an AI program to ban harmful speech, specifically to prevent people from skipping vaccinations, is a misinterpretation of his views on AI and misinformation. Bill Gates has expressed concerns about misinformation, particularly how it can influence public health decisions like vaccination uptake. In various interviews, Gates has discussed the challenges of moderating misinformation online and the potential role of AI in this process. He has emphasized the importance of free speech but also the need for boundaries when speech incites violence or spreads harmful misinformation, such as discouraging vaccinations Washington Examiner, CNBC. Gates has not specifically advocated for an AI program to ban speech but has highlighted the complexity of managing misinformation in the digital age. The claim appears to be a distortion of his broader discussions on the topic, which focus on the balance between free speech and preventing harm AOL.