Bill Gates warns of potential 'Dark Age' within 5 years if current trends continue

Bill Gates warns that the world regressed in child mortality progress last year due to reduced aid from rich countries, and he predicts a difficult five years ahead before we can enter a new era of progress, despite his optimism fueled by AI innovation. He announced a $200 billion donation to his foundation to address global issues and urges wealthy individuals to increase philanthropy to bridge funding gaps.