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The Gates Foundation plans to commit $1 billion over two years to expand practical access to artificial intelligence.
Where the money is going
AP reported that the initiative will support health, education, agriculture and underserved languages, with a focus on locally useful tools and data.
Why it matters
AI adoption is uneven. Better access to infrastructure, skills and locally relevant systems could make the technology more useful in communities that have historically been left behind.
Source: Associated Press, September 15, 2026.
