Former WH Tech Advisor: Philanthropy Should Fund AI Moonshots
jachiam0 · x · 2026-07-21
T. Kalil explores the critical role of philanthropy in advancing AI moonshots. He notes that while the private sector funds many AI applications, philanthropy is essential for harnessing AI to accelerate vaccines for diseases of the poor and climate-resilient crops. Philanthropists can also make a massive impact by supporting "public goods" like open datasets and benchmarks, driving progress in areas such as middle school math and targeted cancer therapies.
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