Orange AI cites $1,000 family cash claim, questions AI spending priorities
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Orange AI (@oran_ge) posts on X that giving $1,000 to poor families after a child's birth cuts child mortality by 40%.
The post does not name the study behind this figure, and the report gives no evidence for it.
The post also argues that half of AI investment could end extreme poverty worldwide. It questions whether a study finding that in-kind aid beats cash for the poor is being used to ease wealthy consciences.
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Orange AI@oran_geXOrange AI says cash for poor families cuts child mortality, questions AI spending prioritiesAIOrange AI (@oran_ge) cites a claim that giving $1,000 to poor families after a child's birth cuts child mortality by 40%. The post argues that half of AI investment could end extreme poverty worldwide. It also questions whether a study finding that in-kind aid beats cash for the poor is used to ease wealthy consciences.
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