TechAI’s potential in health, education and agriculture—and who could benefit
Semafor reports that Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman sees transformative potential in AI, but cautions that new technologies’ benefits tend to accrue to the wealthiest countries and people.
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Semafor reports that Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman told Amna Nawaz AI could be “our greatest tool” for accelerating improvements in global health, education and agriculture. He stressed that this remains potential and cautioned that new technologies’ benefits tend to accrue to the wealthiest countries and people. Semafor disclosed that the foundation has provided grant support for its Africa coverage and sponsors The Next 3 Billion, while describing the interview as unsponsored.