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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 12h

Every news story that reaches you will soon have likely been touched by AI; from deciding which stories matter to how they find you. Hear @vilasdhar.bsky.social’s take on ethical AI in newsrooms on the Newsroom Robots podcast: https://www.newsroomrobots.com/p/why-the-future-of-journalism-is-still

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 1d

Public interest tech should be built to last. Our partners at @okfn.bsky.social created The Tech We Want, a field guide that shows how simplicity, openness, and community-driven design lead to digital systems that can endure the test of time. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4rvjuvuf

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 2d

Our shared digital world calls for shared cybersecurity practices that honor the realities of those on factory floors to CEOs. With @weforum.org, @vilasdhar.bsky.social shares that investment in people builds the resilience needed to withstand cyber threats: https://lnkd.in/d37sedR5

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 6d

Across the country, we feel a lack of control over tech development. We can take this control back - moving it out of a few small tech companies into the hands of communities. Hear @vilasdhar.bsky.social’s take on WNYC: https://www.wnyc.org/story/the-un-talks-artificial-intelligence/

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 7d

How should schools prepare students for a world where nearly 1 in 4 jobs require data skills? The new K-12 Data Literacy and Data Science Learning Progressions from our partner, Data Science 4 Everyone, offer a roadmap. Explore today at datasciencelearning.org

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 8d

Day 1 of Fund.AI brought together changemakers from across the country. From strategy sessions to real-world case studies, one takeaway was clear: philanthropy's capital is indispensable in unlocking AI’s full potential in social impact. Stay tuned for Day 2. @ffwdorg.bsky.social

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 9d

31% of U.S. food goes uneaten, wasting land, water, and energy. The U.S. Food Waste Pact, co-led by our partner @refed.bsky.social, is uniting supply chains nationwide to cut waste, reduce emissions, and build a more sustainable food system. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yzzmcxmy

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 10d

AI will define this era, but philanthropy may be its most powerful player. Fund AI, hosted by PJMF in partnership with @ffwdorg.bsky.social , returns this week to connect grantmakers shaping AI for social impact. Stay tuned @pjmfdn.bsky.social for event content and insights.

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 10d

Learn more about our work at mcgovern.org.

#UNGA80 #UNGeneralAssembly #UNGA #AIGovernance #AIPolicy

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 10d

When builders design for humanity, policymakers center community, and funders invest in capacity, we begin to see deep change in the systems that impact our lives. The AI-enabled future we’re building should be collaborative, designed with communities closest to the outcomes.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 10d

@vilasdhar.bsky.social joined Javad Mushtaq for Doconomy’s AI for Impact: From Hype to Real Systems Change to discuss a new approach to systemic change in a digital world - one that is grounded in intentional choices about power, participation, and purpose.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 13d

Take a look at the new AI Builders FAQ section on the Learning Hub, where we provide short recaps of commonly asked questions relating to AI product development, deployment, and scaling: https://learn.mcgovern.org/AI-Journey-in-Practice-19770021ed8c8046b271e971e89abd0b?pvs=25

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 14d

We cannot repeat the mistake of social media with AI, when governance came too late. In TIME, PJMF President @vilasdhar.bsky.social explains how the UN resolution can ground AI in science and global cooperation to create a better future for us all. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2shh8t5c

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 14d

The judicial systems we've inherited don't have to define our future. With Thomson Reuters Foundation, @vilasdhar.bsky.social illuminated how past decisions shape our present structure of justice - and human-made obstacles to justice are ones we have the power to dismantle. Learn more: mcgovern.org

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 15d

The choices we make with philanthropic capital will influence the future of AI. PJMF’s new AI and Philanthropy Resources Hub provides funders with tools for strategy, organizational use, and grantee readiness. Explore today: https://tinyurl.com/55zaetn6

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 16d

Everyone deserves fair compensation for their work. But immigrant and low-wage workers too often suffer from wage theft. Enter Reclamo AI, a partner of @ffwdorg.bsky.social. The multilingual, mobile-first digital assistant helps them access justice fast. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4fxy9z6k

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 16d

The conversations at #UNGA80 will influence AI governance for years to come. We're here to ensure that the communities most affected by technological change have a seat at the table.

Learn more about our work at mcgovern.org.

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 16d

Throughout the week, we shared stories of our partners who are using AI to drive climate action, expand educational access, and strengthen democratic institutions. Around the world, these activities create change in real time.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 16d

In its 80th year, we stand at a turning point. Amidst political complexity, evolving social dynamics, and accelerating technological change, AI opens new doors to improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 16d

Once a year, global leaders & changemakers come together at #UNGA to define a new blueprint to take on the challenges our world faces. PJMF came as advocates for our mission: the future of AI can't be left to a privileged few. Our shared future calls all of us to participate.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 20d

Now comes the work: translating these conversations into practice, ensuring the reality of the global majority is the foundation we build AI governance upon.

Learn more about our work at the link in our bio.

#UNGA80 #UNGeneralAssembly #UNGA #AIGovernance #AIPolicy

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 20d

We left with renewed conviction that when you bring diverse voices together around shared values of trust, fairness, and democratic principles, you leave with governance frameworks that work for real people in real communities.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 20d

Today, we accelerate building the future where AI reinforces trust, fairness, and democratic values. We’re expanding the conversation outside of Silicon Valley boardrooms, and into farming communities, classrooms, and clinics around the world.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 20d

At the UN's launch of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, PJMF President @vilasdhar.bsky.social brought community voices into the dialogue. This conversation gave us the shared commitment to grounding international cooperation in community impact.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 20d

We left with renewed conviction that when you bring diverse voices together around shared values of trust, fairness, and democratic principles, you leave with governance frameworks that work for real people in real communities.