“There are not enough superlatives to describe Vilas Dhar's contributions to the world or his character. With a generous spirit and tireless work ethic, Vilas served on the Board of Network of Engaged International Donors for 8 years, where I am Board Chair. He consistently pushed us towards a broader vision of impact and advised us on systems to achieve it. He has been a public spokesperson for NEID on many occasions -- always riveting and provocative. He champions AI as a tool for achieving equity and environmental sustainability -- if employed within an ethical framework. He has assembled brilliant staff, who are the conscience of the global philanthropy sector. He and the staff of the Patrick J. McGovern foundation fund groundbreaking entrepreneurial organizations working for a a safe and prosperous future powered by equitable access to AI tools.”
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Four ways AI can help tackle climate change
Thomas Reuters Foundation News
The SDGs are still achievable if we embrace AI and data science as part of a modern development toolbox — these tools will allow us to catalyze aid and resources, to address economic resilience, climate change, and more.
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Philanthropy Needs to Prepare Itself for a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Philanthropy has the opportunity and responsibility to use its position as a platform for collaboration to build an AI-enabled future to address humanity's greatest challenges. Established to convene leaders to engage in the development and governance of ethical A.I. practices and tools, the World Economic Forum Global AI Action Alliance (GAIA) suggest four key ways to advance progress.
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Biden reopens door to refugees and Americans who want to help them
USA Today
The Biden administration announces the raising of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program’s annual cap to 125,000 people — but in order to build a more enduring (and necessary) resettlement program, there must be approval and engagement by the American people.
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To Build it Back Better, Nonprofits Must Become Data Guardians
NationSwell
See publicationIn a world where data has become a driver of both opportunity and vulnerability, nonprofits across the spectrum of social change need to equip themselves to serve as champions for data used in just and equitable ways. To build it back better, they must become data guardians for the constituencies they serve.
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COVID-19 has destroyed millions of jobs — It's time to reskill America
The Hill
See publicationCOVID-19 has presented our workforce with significant challenges, but also a drive to build back better with a workforce prepared for the digital age. The United States is a global technology powerhouse — for now. Developing critical new skillsets throughout our country — across ages, jobs, career stages, and economic levels – is entirely possible with enough foresight and political will.
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COVID-19 Is Challenging Medical and Scientific Publishing
Stanford Social Innovation Review
To transform how early medical data is shared, reviewed, and published, MIT and UC-Berkeley are developing a new model of academic publishing.
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To harness the AI age, governments must keep these 7 factors in mind
World Economic Forum Agenda
Economic performance, cooperation and productivity are undergoing cataclysmic disruptions. Alongside these changes, data and AI are poised to transform economies and improve societies. To leverage these positive outcomes, governments must move well beyond their current activities and recognize themselves as stewards of their nation’s – and the world’s – AI competitiveness.
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Coronavirus: Time to Re-imagine Academic Publishing
Nature
See publicationScientific publishing is ripe for innovation. To that end, an open-access overlay journal known as Rapid Reviews: COVID-19 uses the speed of technology to democratize the review process and strengthen the quality of research.
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How AI Can Promote Social Good
Project Syndicate
See publicationArtificial intelligence has the potential to improve billions of people’s lives – but only if it creates and delivers value directly to those most in need, rather than fattening corporate profits. By harnessing these technologies for social good, today’s new breed of entrepreneurs can bring about lasting, transformational change.
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Impact Investing Needs Millennials
Harvard Business Review (hbr.org)
As impact investing tries to make the move from philanthropic thought experiment to powerful instrument for global change, a vital demographic and financial reality is emerging — it’s going to be millennial investors who make or break it.
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Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
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Foundations of Responsible AI
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Navigating AI Regulations: A Business Guide to Risk, Responsibility, and Strategy
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