Bill Gates Pledges 99% of Wealth to Philanthropy
Bill Gates announced his intention to give away 99% of his fortune over the next 20 years, aiming to end the operations of his foundation by 2045. He highlighted the foundation’s goals to eliminate preventable diseases, infectious diseases, and poverty, while criticizing major economies for cutting foreign aid. Gates also expressed concerns about the impact of reduced aid on global health, specifically calling out Elon Musk’s budget cuts and their consequences for vulnerable populations.