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Bill Gates says AI could contribute to events causing a billion deaths. He says a simple kill switch would not be enough to control advanced AI. Gates wants governments and law enforcement involved in AI safety. Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could be powerful enough to contribute to events causing a billion deaths, as he called for governments to impose safeguards on the technology. The Microsoft co-founder said AI could become particularly dangerous when used by people with

DISABLED people in England will be able to use their bus passes for free at any time of day from April 1, the government has announced. Currently, disabled bus passes can be used between 09:30 and 23:00 on weekdays, while there are no time restrictions at weekends and on bank holidays. The change is expected to benefit about one million people. The disability charity Scope said the move would emove barriers to everyday life. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it was simply not right that many dis

Southern Water says supplies to 165,000 people could be compromised if dry weather continues. A rare ban could stop businesses filling pools, washing vehicles and watering gardens. The River Test is under pressure as customer demand has climbed to more than 660 million litres a day. Southern Water has asked the government for permission to impose a rare non-essential use ban in parts of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, warning that 165,000 people around Southampton and Eastleigh could face water