The tech prophet's hits and misses
Step aside, Nostradamus. Bill Gates has made many remarkably insightful and spookily accurate predictions about society over the years, anticipating everything from smartphones and streaming services to the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting homeworking revolution.
The software magnate and mega-philanthropist hasn't always been spot-on though, with some of his forecasts totally missing the mark. Read on to discover 23 predictions Microsoft's co-founder got right and seven that didn't come to pass.
All dollar amounts in US dollars.
Daniel Coughlin
14 February 2025
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