Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality, pledges $1 bil. for access
NEW YORK — Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities rather than deepening disparities — and his foundation is pledging $1 billion to improve access. The Microsoft co-founder made the appeal in the Gates Foundation's annual Goalkeepers report, which tracks progress on the development goals set by…
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has issued a warning to technology companies and world leaders regarding the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to exacerbate social inequalities if not properly managed. In the foundation's annual Goalkeepers report, Gates emphasized the need for immediate action to ensure that AI works to combat inequities rather than widen disparities.
The Gates Foundation announced on Tuesday a $1 billion pledge over the next two years to support AI initiatives aimed at improving access and addressing social challenges. These efforts will include training AI models on local languages, enhancing health outcomes, upgrading educational tools, and providing guidance to small farmers worldwide.
Despite recent cuts to U.S. international aid, Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation, pledged to continue advocating for increased foreign assistance from Congress and the Trump administration. Suzman told The Associated Press that while the situation with the U.S. government has been challenging, the foundation remains committed to its mission and believes that progress can still be made.
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