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Gates Foundation commits $1 billion to improving global AI access

Amid calls for slowing down AI development, new funding from Bill Gates' philanthropic organization will support education, healthcare, agriculture and language gaps.

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Los Angeles Times· Sep 16, 10:00 AMGates Foundation commits $1 billion to improving global AI accessAlso ran in Spokane Spokesman-Review

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