The co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, who has become a philanthropist focused on health in the most disadvantaged countries, has accused Elon Musk of being "the richest man in the world and involved in the deaths of the poorest children in the world." Gates, 69, made these statements in an interview with The New York Times.
According to Gates, the Gates Foundation will cease operations in 2045, and in the interview, he urges the world's millionaires to take over in philanthropic matters. However, he notes that great fortunes are no longer as dedicated to humanitarian work as they were two decades ago. Gates mentions Musk as an example, pointing out that he has cut the USAID budget, which has had negative consequences for programs against diseases like HIV, malaria, and polio.
In his reflections, Gates calls on current millionaires to participate more actively in philanthropic efforts. He emphasizes the importance of reducing child mortality and is optimistic that significant progress will be made in this regard in the next twenty years. He also highlights the potential of artificial intelligence to improve medical care in remote areas and even surpass the quality of care in developed countries.
Additionally, Gates expresses his optimism regarding the positive impact that artificial intelligence can have in sectors such as agriculture and education, provided that large tech companies invest in AI with a vision beyond corporate profits. Through his statements, Gates encourages millionaires to follow his example and to actively engage in philanthropic initiatives that contribute to improving the quality of life for the most needy.
