Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, predicts that AI advancements in the next decade could make humans redundant for most tasks.  

Speaking with comedian Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show in February, the billionaire philanthropist discussed AI's growing role in daily life and work.  

However, Gates pointed out that expertise is still "rare," emphasizing the ongoing need for human specialists in fields like medicine and education.

For example, we still depend on highly skilled professionals, such as “a great doctor” or “a great teacher,” whose expertise cannot easily be replaced by AI.

Gates suggests that the world is entering an era of "free intelligence," a concept he recently explored in a conversation with Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks.  

He explained that this transformation will drive rapid progress in AI-powered technologies, making them more accessible and influencing nearly every facet of life.  

From enhanced medical treatments and diagnostics to AI tutors and virtual assistants, these innovations will reshape daily experiences.

“It’s very profound and even a little bit scary — because it’s happening very quickly, and there is no upper bound,” Gates told Brooks.

The discussion on humanity's role in an AI-driven future remains ongoing.  

While some experts believe AI will boost human productivity without fully replacing workers, fostering economic growth and new job opportunities, others express caution.  

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman warns that rapid technological advancements in the coming years could reshape most jobs across industries, potentially causing significant disruption to the workforce.