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Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced a $1 billion commitment to artificial intelligence initiatives focused on reducing social inequalities. Foundation chairman Bill Gates stated the funding will support projects addressing gaps in access to AI technology and its benefits across different populations. The foundation did not specify which projects or organizations would receive the funding or a timeline for distribution.
