Bill Gates arrives at the 10th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony.
Bill Gates at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony.
  • Bill Gates spoke about misinformation in an interview with CNBC.
  • Gates said he has "handed this problem to the younger generation."
  • He added that his "naivete" made him believe people would want "correct information."

Misinformation is one problem Bill Gates won't solve.

"Misinformation is the one where I — a little bit — had to punt and say, 'Okay, we've handed this problem to the younger generation,'" Gates, 68, said during an interview with CNBC published on Thursday.