The Gates Foundation pledges $1B+ over two years to expand global access to AI and use it to tackle social inequalities; Gates says "we can harness AI for good" (Claire Moses/New York Times)
The Gates Foundation has committed over one billion dollars to be spent over two years to broaden global access to artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to utilize AI technologies to address and reduce social inequalities worldwide. Bill Gates stated that the organization believes it is possible to harness AI for positive social impact.
- ▪The Gates Foundation pledged more than $1 billion for a two-year period.
- ▪The funds are designated to expand global access to artificial intelligence.
- ▪The program intends to use AI to tackle social inequalities.
- ▪Bill Gates expressed confidence in the ability to use AI for good.
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About This Page This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 9:20 AM ET, September 15, 2026. The most current version of the site as always is available at our home page. To view an earlier snapshot click here and then modify the date indicated. From Mediagazer Selome Hailu / Variety: Apple TV led the 2026 Emmys with 28 wins, its first time on top, followed by HBO Max with 21, Netflix with 16, and MGM+/Prime Video with 10 Eric Fisher / Front Office Sports: Nielsen: Netflix's Sept. 10 49ers-Rams NFL game in Australia averaged 18.5M US viewers, matching YouTube's 2025 Brazil game, and 3.2M abroad, vs.
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