According to an article in Observer, Bill Gates, in a podcast interview with Nikhil Kamath, highlighted the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in the legal sector. Gates emphasized how A.I. could significantly increase productivity in the legal system by processing large volumes of documents swiftly, thus addressing the current backlog of cases. He argued that such advancements could fundamentally change the concept of justice by making legal processes more efficient. Gates also discussed broader societal implications, noting that while A.I. offers substantial productivity gains, it necessitates a rethinking of societal values and structures. He acknowledged that while A.G.I. (artificial general intelligence) might not reshape society within the next two decades, the rapid progress of technologies like OpenAI's GPT-4 is notable. Gates, though no longer active at Microsoft, still advises CEO Satya Nadella on A.I. strategies. Additionally, Gates mentioned the use of A.I. in his philanthropic foundation, which focuses on health and agriculture, and reiterated the importance of using wealth for philanthropic innovation through initiatives like the Giving Pledge.