Gates Foundation Invests $30 Million in AI Platform for Africa to Enable Local Innovation and Benefit Everyone
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a $30 million investment in a new AI platform in Africa to aid researchers.
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The goal is to make AI more accessible to African scientists to enable local innovation.
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It aims to ensure AI is developed safely, ethically and equitably.
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Gates believes AI should benefit everyone, not just the wealthy.
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The foundation has funded nearly 50 generative AI projects for global health in developing countries.
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