After warning AI is too dangerous, Bill Gates bets a billion on its upside

The Gates Foundation has pledged $1 billion toward an initiative aimed at expanding global access to artificial intelligence. While the foundation expects the technology to improve health and education outcomes in developing regions, officials warned that without intentional investment, AI could exacerbate existing economic and social disparities. This initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide to ensure lower-income countries can benefit from AI advancements rather than being left further behind.