The uncertain future of computers and software led Microsoft's Bill Gates to explore other career paths — including becoming a politician.

In his new book, Source Code, Gates recalls a unique childhood that led him to build a technology empire. We talk BASIC, old PCs, Microsoft's future, and AI's promise and perils.

Throughout his life, Bill Gates has dedicated himself to learning about a wide variety of topics — part of a trait that he says helped him become so successful.

Consider including this question in a New Mexico-centric trivia contest: What New Mexico city saw the start of a software company that eventually became an industry giant? The answer? Albuquerque. The company?

Paula Hurd, a successful businesswoman and philanthropist, found love with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates following his 2021 divorce. The couple, first seen together in 2022, made their red carpet debut in 2024.