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A.I. Fortunes Could Bring Critical Funds to Global Health. The Scramble Is On.

Expected windfalls from I.P.O.s are drawing health leaders into a race for billions in new philanthropic dollars. A fragile aid system may be upended.

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The New York Times· Oct 20, 3:15 PMA.I. Fortunes Could Bring Critical Funds to Global Health. The Scramble Is On.

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