Gates Foundation Invests $30 Million in AI Platform for Africa to Enable Local Innovation and Benefit Everyone

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a $30 million investment in a new AI platform in Africa to aid researchers.

The goal is to make AI more accessible to African scientists to enable local innovation.

It aims to ensure AI is developed safely, ethically and equitably.

Gates believes AI should benefit everyone, not just the wealthy.

The foundation has funded nearly 50 generative AI projects for global health in developing countries.