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• "The billionaire then implored, "If I could make one wish for all the people headed to the polls next year — no matter where they live — it would be for them to consider electing leaders who understand the importance of investing in human development around the world..
• For the upcoming year, Gates pivoted toward "thinking more about the world she will inherit and what it will be like decades from now, when her generation is in charge," starting with many of the major changes he anticipates in 2024..
• History has proven time and time again that, when governments choose to engage with and help people outside their borders, the entire world benefits..
• (Jordan Vonderhaar/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)AMAZON PLANNING CONVERSATIONAL AI CHATBOT FOR WEBSITE SEARCH"If I had to make a prediction, in high-income countries like the United States, I would guess that we are 18–24 months away from significant levels of AI use by the general population," he suggested..
• If the world continues to prioritize funding innovation, I’m hopeful we can make good progress on our climate goals..
• "Gates also spoke extensively about energy innovations as "more people are being forced to endure hardship as a result of more frequent extreme weather events caused by climate change..