Gates Foundation puts $1B to reduce social inequity in AI

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities. His foundation is also pledging $1 billion intended to improve AI access. The appeal comes as part of the Gates Foundation's annual Goalkeepers report. The donation will be spread over the next two years for AI-focused efforts to train models on local languages, improve health outcomes, help students learn better and inform small farmers' practices.

The report arrives at a moment when leading AI companies are urging the industry to slow its fast-moving development.

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