Bill Gates says daughter Phoebe helped him understand the internet’s ‘big problem’

In a revealing discussion with his daughter Phoebe, Bill Gates confronted the harsh realities of online harassment and the spread of misinformation. Phoebe shared her personal experiences, prompting Gates to reconsider his previous views on internet responsibility. He admitted that tackling misinformation is increasingly difficult, particularly with the rise of AI technology, and acknowledged the potentially irreversible damage caused by false narratives before corrections can be enacted. In a revealing discussion with his daughter Phoebe, Bill Gates confronted the harsh realities of online harassment and the spread of misinformation. Phoebe shared her personal experiences, prompting Gates to reconsider his previous views on internet responsibility. He admitted that tackling misinformation is increasingly difficult, particularly with the rise of AI technology, and acknowledged the potentially irreversible damage caused by false narratives before corrections can be enacted.