Bill Gates’ Post

It’s great to see that floppy disks aren’t completely out of use. After all, posing with the cloud isn’t as easy: https://bbc.in/3SfTZ3l

Vaccines are some of humanity’s greatest achievements, but far too many children are still missing out. New data shows that progress on global immunization coverage has stalled, and in some regions—particularly those affected by conflict and instability—coverage has declined. Of the 14.5 million children who did not receive a single vaccine in 2023, more than half live in vulnerable settings. For these children, a simple vaccine could change the course of their lives—or save it entirely. But there are bright spots in the data, too. As countries introduce and scale up access to new and under-utilized vaccines, more people are protected from preventable diseases like polio, meningitis, pneumonia, and HPV. Gavi spearheaded many of these introductions, including for the HPV vaccine—which is now protecting twice as many people in Gavi-supported countries as it was in 2022. Of course, more work needs to be done. That’s why partners like Gavi are dedicated to reaching those who’ve been left behind and ensuring that all children have access to life-saving vaccines—no matter where they live.

In one of my favorite photographs ever, three of my heroes—President Nelson Mandela, President Jimmy Carter, and my dad—are cradling three babies born with HIV during a time when stigma made most people afraid to touch them. AIDS was one of the first issues our foundation worked on, and Nelson Mandela was both an advisor and an inspiration. On this Mandela Day—and every day—his legacy is a reminder that collective action, and kindness can usher in a better future.

In the age of AI, computer science education is more important than ever—and rapidly evolving. Resources like this one from TeachAI can help CS classrooms adapt and set students up to succeed. 

During my visit to First Avenue Elementary, several teachers showed me how they incorporated Khanmigo—an AI education tool from Khan Academy—into the classroom. I was blown away by how creatively they were using it to customize lesson plans, create assignment rubrics, and even develop math equations that had students solve for variables in a local boxer’s workout routine. 

In May, I had the chance to visit First Avenue Elementary School, where they’re pioneering the use of AI education tools for both teachers and students. The day I spent there showed me where we’re starting from with AI in the classroom, not where we’ll end up eventually. But on #AI Appreciation Day, I’m thinking about the vast potential of this technology—especially in education. 

Earlier this year, I had a chance to see Infinium’s eFuels production up close. This is a great breakdown of the science behind groundbreaking solutions like theirs—which could dramatically reduce emissions in the transportation industry. 

It's great to see this bipartisan commitment to advance American leadership on clean energy. Resilient, reliable power—including from nuclear—is critical for economic growth, competitiveness, and our ability to build a better future.

It's promising how far research and treatments for Alzheimer's have come. This is another step in the right direction.