What Success Looks Like
Courtney Brown
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AI Will Make Human Work Better
Jamie Merisotis
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Jamie Merisotis • Oct. 14, 2025
The announcement today of Humanity AI marks one of the most ambitious philanthropic responses yet to the disruptive rise of artificial intelligence. Backed by an initial $500 million in commitments, this five-year collaborative seeks nothing less than to rebalance the trajectory of artificial intelligence development, shifting power toward the public good.
Humanity AI in the news
- Humanity AI announces more than $18 million in new grants to shape AI for the public good | May 12, 2026
- Foundations want to curb AI developers’ influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs | AP | Oct 22, 2025
- Exclusive: Big Philanthropy teams up to take on Big AI | Fast Company | October 14, 2025
- 10 Major Foundations Pledge $500M to Keep A.I. Focused on Humanity | Observer | October 17, 2025
- Humanity AI’s $500 Billion commitment is a Philanthropic bet against AI Juggernaut | TECHi | October 15, 2025
- Humanity AI Pledges $500M to Put People at Center of AI Revolution | eWeek | October 15, 2025