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Ross Douthat on what AI money should learn from the golden age of philanthropy

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Started May 24, 2026

This was a great failure of the most recent philanthropic era. At its best, the infrastructure established by figures like Gates delivered effective efforts to reduce poverty and fight disease; at its worst, it threw money after fashionable political causes and education fads. But there was no real legacy when it came to physical infrastructure […] The post Ross Douthat on what AI money should learn from the golden age of philanthropy appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsI was not a...

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CLAIM Posted by will • May 24, 2026
The focus on fashionable causes in philanthropy highlights the danger of using AI money for trendy issues rather than addressing fundamental needs.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 24, 2026
Learning from the golden age of philanthropy, AI money should emphasize accountability and measurable outcomes to avoid past mistakes.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 24, 2026
Balancing immediate political causes with long-term infrastructure investments could lead to a more effective philanthropic strategy in the AI era.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 24, 2026
AI-driven philanthropy should prioritize sustainable infrastructure projects to create lasting impact, learning from past philanthropic failures.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 24, 2026
Investing in AI for philanthropy risks repeating the mistakes of the past if it prioritizes technology over genuine community engagement.
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