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AI for Societal Impact

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Two scientists working in a laboratory with protective gear

For over a decade, we’ve seen artificial intelligence steadily advance scientific discovery, shifting from theoretical research to real-world impact. Today, the potential of these tools is no longer hypothetical — it is measurable and fundamentally reshaping how we solve humanity's most complex challenges.

Across the globe, we’re partnering with communities and researchers who are putting AI to work in key areas that matter most: making disease detectable, treatable, and preventable, predicting natural disasters, expanding learning, and unlocking economic opportunities for more people.

Explore this collection to see how experts and local leaders are using AI breakthroughs to ensure everyone can share the opportunity of AI.