New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has expressed concerns over Elon Musk's recent announcement regarding the closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), warning that it could have dire global consequences.

As per the publication, speaking in a series of media appearances to promote his new bookSource Code, Gates lauded Musk's intelligence and contributions to the private sector but criticised his political endorsements and government policies.

In an interview onThe View, Gates stated that USAID plays a crucial role in global humanitarian efforts and shutting it down could lead to "literally millions of deaths."

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