https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gates-foundation-pledges-1-billion-to-combat-a-i-inequalityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gates-foundation-pledges-1-billion-to-combat-a-i-inequalityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gates-foundation-pledges-1-billion-to-combat-a-i-inequality#u70689Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:10:18 +0000The Gates Foundation is pledging $1 billion over two years to expand artificial intelligence access in low-income countries. The funding specifically targets AI tools for teachers, healthcare workers, and smallholder farmers. Bill Gates warned that future technology may favor those who can pay, potentially widening social inequities. He stated that governments worldwide are currently way behind on AI and urged tech companies and world leaders to ensure the technology combats rather than worsens global inequality.Why it mattersAI development risks creating a digital divide where wealthy nations