Bill Gates says he will give away 99 percent of his wealth by 2045

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/8/2025

Summary

Bill Gates announced plans to donate 99% of his wealth by 2045, criticizing Elon Musk for cutting U.S. aid to poor countries during his time with Trump's administration. He warned that the world's richest may struggle to influence global health and other issues due to their disproportionate power. Meanwhile, Gates opposed relaxing COVID-19 vaccine patents in poorer nations, highlighting concerns about innovation and fairness.