Gates Foundation pledges $1 billion to drive AI equality globally

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged at least $1 billion over two years to expand access to AI for communities left behind by new technologies. 40% of funds will go to education, 40% to healthcare, and 10% each to agriculture and digital infrastructure.

• Total commitment is at least $1 billion over two years
• 40% of funds to go to AI training and tools for schools
• 40% to diagnostics, nurse assistance, and drug discovery
• 10% each for agriculture and language datasets