Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand 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.
TL;DR
- Bill Gates is alerting technology firms and world leaders about the risks of AI deepening social inequities.
- He calls for immediate action to ensure AI contributes to combating social inequalities.
- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is pledging $1 billion to improve access to AI.