Haven’t visited PJMF’s Learning Hub in a while? Now is a great time to revisit and take advantage of a number of new AI resources for both nonprofits and philanthropic organizations. Check out the October Learning Hub Update for a full recap of what’s new: https://tr.ee/BMsrLw

AI Literacy for Social Impact: This Month in Responsible AI

Join our livestream on Nov 20! Feat. Vilas Dhar, President of @pjmfdn.bsky.social.

We'll highlight PJMF's extensive efforts supporting Responsible AI literacy: with Vilas' courses, PJMF's resources, and discuss the importance of increasing our AI literacy as leaders.

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The #climate crisis is a #health crisis. Kaushik Sarkar and his team at @malarianomore.org are using #AI to help public health systems predict and prepare for the challenges ahead. Read his story in our Humans of AI for Humanity series: https://tinyurl.com/2jcjppwk

At the @parispeaceforum.bsky.social, @vilasdhar.bsky.social advocated for global collaboration in AI security, calling governments, civil society, and the private sector to create protections that empower organizations to innovate confidently. Watch the session: https://tr.ee/ZztifU

"To create systemic change we need alignment at the macro level." In his @contextnewsroom.bsky.social  interview, @vilasdhar.bsky.social calls for moral courage to reimagine how global institutions govern AI and anchor progress in rights, values, and shared purpose. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/z5mwp46m

⏰ New from the Learning Hub! Join us on Nov. 13 at 12PM EST for From Curiosity to Impact: A Webinar Series for AI Builders! Our second episode, “The Exploration Phase,” will feature expert voices from @nexleafanalytics.bsky.social, Upsolve, and myAgro. https://streamyard.com/watch/xR5jzNJB3nuF

In @indianexpress.com, @vilasdhar.bsky.social shares how India can lead the way for AI in civic infrastructure. With open data, interoperable standards, & rights-based guardrails, it can demonstrate for other nations what responsible AI systems can look like: indianexpress.com/article/tech...

PJMF President @vilasdhar.bsky.social will join leaders from across sectors at @parispeaceforum.bsky.social to explore how we can close digital divides and ensure AI serves the interests of communities everywhere. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/dnjryqzbhb

In healthcare systems stretched thin, family members provide most of the care, often without preparation or support. See how Noora Health is changing this narrative in @apnews.com: https://f.mtr.cool/zhoacelwmv

At Fund.AI, funders shared how philanthropy can guide AI’s future, from new grantmaking strategies to organizational readiness. Thank you @ffwdorg.bsky.social, participants, our partners, and staff for bringing this event to life. Explore our funder resources for more: https://f.mtr.cool/oncxplzcta

Building AI literacy is a defining challenge in the future of education and work. That's why our partners aiEDU have launched AI Readiness Framework 2.0, a free guide to help educators prepare students for success in an AI-powered world. Explore it today: https://tinyurl.com/yh9kjd7f

Public interest AI means accountability & policy that works for the communities it's intended to serve. At #TC2025, @vilasdhar.bsky.social will join Antonio Zappulla to discuss AI governance & frameworks with societal needs at their core. See more: event.trustconference.com/event/0133f6...

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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.

Learn more about our work at mcgovern.org.

#UNGA80 #UNGeneralAssembly #UNGA #AIGovernance #AIPolicy

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.

@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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.