Bill Gates urges us to prepare for what lies ahead with artificial intelligence in the next decade: "It's something very profound and a little scary."

The impact of artificial intelligence ( AI ) on a global scale is felt almost daily. It has gone from being a completely secondary role to a primary one, transforming industries, the workforce, and everyday life in both the short and long term .

However, its progress has also generated some ethical and moral controversy, especially on social networks (and in particular 'X' - formerly known as Twitter), where a large number of experts have emphasized taking advantage of the benefits of AI, but without losing sight of its risks .

One of the most authoritative voices on the planet when it comes to discussing the importance of technology is Bill Gates, well known for founding Microsoft with his close friend Paul Allen and one of the most influential entrepreneurs of recent decades. What's more, he's one of the richest men in the world.

In one of his last public appearances, specifically on Jimmy Fallon's show, he stated that within 10 years, "most human tasks could be performed by AI." In his view, this isn't just another technological advancement, but rather the next step in the digital revolution he helped usher in .

And not only that: we're at a pivotal point that will change life as we know it . "It's something very profound and a little scary . Because it's happening so fast, and there's no limit ," the expert stated forcefully in another interview with Harvard University .

In his opinion, one of the biggest transformations is in medical diagnosis. Over the years, machines will likely become " superior to humans " because the breadth of knowledge needed to make these decisions goes beyond "human cognitive capacity."

"This change isn't about efficiency, but about equity. Instead of replacing doctors, it will multiply them by sending them to remote areas or overwhelmed hospitals. The shortage of doctors could become a problem of the past ," the specialist revealed. This generated a diversity of opinions.

In the short term, Gates also sees changes in education . So much so that he proposes digital scenarios that not only teach, but also motivate, detect student weaknesses, and personalize learning in real time. And this will have a positive impact on society.