In a 1995 Late Show clip, Bill Gates explained the internet to David Letterman, who was skeptical about its need. Letterman wondered why the internet was necessary when radio and other technologies existed. The audience laughed, reflecting their uncertainty about this new concept.
This moment shows how groundbreaking ideas often seem strange or pointless at first. The internet went from being laughed at to becoming a vital part of everyday life. Similarly, technologies like AI might face doubt now but could become essential in the future.
