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summary: "Co-founder Bill Gates warned that the global rich-poor divide could intensify if the adoption of artificial intelligence is not managed equitably. The Gates Foundation will spend at least $1 billion over the next two years to expand access to the technology in underserved regions and tackle existing social inequalities to ensure that AI does not further disadvantage poorer nations. The funding initiative aims to harness the technology for a broader global benefit and prevent technical power from concentrating in developed countries. Gates noted that governments worldwide are \"way behind\" on AI strategies, necessitating this philanthropic commitment to bridge the capabilities gap and improve accessibility."
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# Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion Over 2 Years for Global AI Access

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**Published:** 2026-09-15T15:06:23.000Z
**Category:** Funding
**Topics:** gates\-foundation, ai\-access, global\-south, philanthropy, equity, ai\-divide, ai\-foundation, funding

## Summary

Co\-founder Bill Gates warned that the global rich\-poor divide could intensify if the adoption of artificial intelligence is not managed equitably\. The Gates Foundation will spend at least $1 billion over the next two years to expand access to the technology in underserved regions and tackle existing social inequalities to ensure that AI does not further disadvantage poorer nations\. The funding initiative aims to harness the technology for a broader global benefit and prevent technical power from concentrating in developed countries\. Gates noted that governments worldwide are "way behind" on AI strategies, necessitating this philanthropic commitment to bridge the capabilities gap and improve accessibility\.

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- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/wallstengine/status/2099765327420883255>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/Reuters/status/2099785368002326704>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/Techmeme/status/2099851129412882749>)
- [Story source](<https://x.com/choblin29/status/2099727603955380385>)