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Ashoka - Tech for Humanity

Ashoka - Tech for Humanity

Civic and Social Organizations

Powered by Ashoka, we identify, support & lift up the most disruptive solutions in Tech & Humanity. Explore what works.

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More and more aspects of our lives are impacted by technology. How will humanity anticipate, mitigate, and manage the consequences of algorithms, artificial intelligence, robots, and more? How do we ensure tech works for the common good? And empowers everyone? Explore what works. Powered by Ashoka, Next Now identifies, supports and lifts up the most disruptive solutions in Tech & Humanity. From a bird’s eye perspective, we see patterns and frontiers of innovation that show a way to a better future. We weave a community of innovators committed to building it, and share our findings and insights with the world.

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  • Ashoka - Tech for Humanity reposted this

    📢𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 & 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻! Today, Civitates is officially launching its open call to support organizations working to create safer, more inclusive, and trustworthy online spaces (social media platforms, search engines etc) by improving the enforcement of tech regulations at the national level. 🌍 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? We welcome applications from organisations working in Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Romania, and the Netherlands. Eligible organizations can request up to €160,000 in core funding for two years. 🗓 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: The deadline to submit concept notes is 𝟭𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 (𝗖𝗘𝗧). Applications will be reviewed in two phases, starting with a concise concept note and preliminary budget. Selected applicants will then submit a full proposal and detailed budget. 📅 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 We’re hosting two webinars to guide applicants through the application process and answer any questions: • 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗘𝗧 Register here: https://lnkd.in/emj-Q6bf  • 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗘𝗧 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewrKSzbi 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁?  Access all necessary documents and details about the call for proposals here: https://lnkd.in/eCDcAbRF Join the movement to improve online spaces safer, inclusive, and trustworthy! #FundingOpportunity #Civitates #TechAndDemocracy #CivilSociety #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety

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  • Join us today! We're bringing together leading social entrepreneurs to explore how to create systems change in the fight against disinformation. Don’t miss this conversation with Ashoka Fellows Clara Jiménez Cruz (Maldita.es), Mehmet Atakan Foça (Teyit) and Septiaji Eko Nugroho (Mafindo). Register here > https://lnkd.in/dsRnfhCs

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    The fight against disinformation goes on, becoming one of the greatest challenges of our era. In response, fact-checkers like Ashoka Fellows Clara Jiménez Cruz, founder of Maldita.es, Laura Zommer, co-founder and CEO at Factchequeado, Mehmet Atakan Foça, founder of Teyit, and Septiaji Eko Nugroho, Founder at Mafindo, unite their efforts to combat fake news. Join us on February 20th for our upcoming event "The future of truth: how fact-checkers can create systems change?". This session will focus on #systemschange approaches, exploring how to collaboratively address the deeper, structural issues behind disinformation. Register here 👉 https://buff.ly/42Q7RXT

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  • En 2023, me invitaron a dar una charla en TEDxRíodelaPlata contando la perspectiva del ecosistema de los hashtag #emprendedoressociales en el uso de la IA https://lnkd.in/dj8UEcPU. Esas reflexiones, dieron vida a este proyecto hermoso que llevamos adelante desde Ashoka Cono Sur donde mapeamos, acompañamos y reforzamos técnicamente a iniciativas de toda la región que comenzaban a utilizar estas herramientas para lograr mayor impacto. El final es la clave: Los proyectos compartirán finalmente con las principales compañías cómo y para qué usan la tecnología que ella crean: aprendizajes, hallazgos, necesidades y sus ideas de cómo resolver los problemas más urgentes. Creemos en el poder de estas conversaciones improbables, creemos que en estas intersecciones está la oportunidad. Creemos que la hashtag #tecnologia tiene que estar pensada siempre, enfocada en la búsqueda del bien común. Lenovo Ashoka Cono Sur

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  • En la mayoría de los marcos de gobernanza internacional, América Latina es parte de la discusión, pero no está en la discusión. "La región tiene que imponer sus deseos y realidades", dijo Vanina Martínez miembro del órgano Asesor de la ONU sobre AI en el foro democracIA celebrado en Buenos Aires el pasado septiembre. El foro, organizado por Luminate, Civic Compass y el International Fund for Public Interest Media, reunió a expertos de la región y de todo el mundo para analizar los retos que la IA plantea a la democracia, profundizar en sus aspectos técnicos y conectar las conversaciones entre el norte y el sur globales. Lee en esta nota, las opiniones de académicos de la región sobre temas claves: el vínculo de la sociedad y la industria, los modelos importados que aniquilan la diversidad, los sesgos y los modelos extractivistas. https://lnkd.in/d2dnzBuq Ashoka Cono Sur

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  • How do you create legislation to control developments and at the same time encourage them? How do you develop laws for such a gigantic phenomenon that is constantly moving, evolving, even for products and services that do not yet exist? That is what governments that are taking the first steps in regulatory frameworks for AI around the world are trying to do. Meanwhile, in the middle of arguments about regulations and threats, these technologies are also being used by social entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their social impact. Here is an article about the Community of Social Entrepreneurs from all over Latam that use AI to empower their projects. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ¿Cómo se crea una legislación para controlar desarrollos y al mismo tiempo fomentarlos? ¿Cómo se desarrollan leyes para un fenómeno tan gigantesco que está en constante movimiento, evolución, incluso para productos y servicios que todavía no existen? Eso intentan hacer los gobiernos que están dando los primeros pasos en los marcos normativos para la IA en todo el mundo. Mientras tanto, entre argumentaciones sobre regulaciones y amenazas, poco se sabe que estas tecnologías están siendo utilizadas también por emprendedores sociales que buscan potenciar su impacto social. Acá la nota sobre la Comunidad de Emprendedores sociales de todo Latam que utilizan IA para potenciar sus proyectos. Ashoka Ashoka Cono Sur María Razquin Gómara Lenovo Alice Damasceno

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    Cómo usan la IA los emprendedores sociales: Legisl | Ashoka

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  • A good opportunity for #socialentrepreneurs looking to shape the AI space further.

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    Want to work as a consultant for the United Nations Development Programme? 📢 Calling all changemakers, innovators and global enthusiasts! UNDP is launching a global call for experts across 31 profiles, including #AI#Communications#DataAnalytics and #DigitalTransformation.  The GPN Express Roster is a chance to get vetted and be on an active roster, used by 140 UNDP Country Offices (and counting). Last year, 2,400 consultants found assignments through this database. Now's your chance to join the GPN Express Roster and work on the #SDGs. See criteria and apply here until May 17: https://lnkd.in/gP8KJzmd

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  • Ashoka - Tech for Humanity reposted this

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    How can we leverage tech and AI for good, while mitigating risk, and safeguarding democracy? The good news is that many ideas are already in development and in the hands of social entrepreneurs worldwide. Learn about a global polarization footprint measurement, from Helena Puig Larrauri of Build Up ^ speaking with Antonella Broglia live from our #TechXHumanity Summit last week in Spain. Ashoka España Ashoka - Tech for Humanity

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    What happens when networks of committed journalists responsibly leverage AI to combat corruption worldwide? Last week at the #TechxHumanity Ashoka España’s Irene Milleiro had the privilege to catch up with Paul Radu of The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. Two key take aways: 1) technology and networks are essential to respond to the scale of the global corruption challenge, and 2) beyond impact “on the ground” social entrepreneurs who leverage AI end up shaping the technologies in critical ways. Read the full conversation on Forbes Ashoka - Tech for Humanity Fundación BBK | Obra Social

  • And that’s a wrap for the #TechxHumanity Summit! Thanks to all those who made it possible. From our lead partners at Fundación BBK | Obra Social to our strategic partners: Sage, Porticus and Stiftung Mercator GmbH; to the 30 #AshokaFellows who were there and the incredible Ashoka España team and tech ecosystem. Watch this space for insights from the summit in the days and weeks to come!

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    Esta semana hemos vuelto a vivir una de las jornadas más especiales del año; el #TechxHumanitySummit, realizado en colaboración con Ashoka. El martes y miércoles disfrutamos de sesiones privadas donde tuvimos la oportunidad de conectar e intercambiar las ideas sobre os principales retos y oportunidades en el campo de la IA, o la democracia y tecnología para el impacto social. Una vez más, muchas gracias a todas las personas que habéis hecho posible este evento, a todas las personas que os acercasteis y a todos los ponentes y fellows: Paul Radu, Laura Zommer, Miguel Luengo-Oroz, Nelson Olanipekun., Helena Puig Larrauri, Septiaji Eko Nugroho, David Cuartielles, Hera Hussain, 'Gbenga Sesan, Will Byrne, Anna-Lena von Hodenberg, Laetitia Vasseur, Tasso Azevedo, Yeshi Milner, Peter Bloom, Luz Rello, Jacek Siadkowski, Mar Cabra, Fran Diaz, Mariana Niembro, Sascha Meinrath, Ivana Feldfeber, Pranshu Singhal, Ugo Vallauri, Sooinn Lee, Lorenzo Marini, Seth Flaxman, Thembiso Lucil Magajana y Thembiso Lucil Magajana. Os esperamos en una próxima jornada, ¡hasta pronto! 👋 · Aste honetan, urteko jardunaldirik berezienetako bat bizi dugu berriro: Tech X Humanity Summit, Ashoka Españarekin elkarlanean egina. Astearte eta asteazkenetan saio pribatuak izan genituen, eta aukera izan genuen AAren arloko erronka eta aukera nagusiei buruzko ideiak edo gizartean eragina izateko demokrazia eta teknologiari buruzkoak elkarri lotzeko eta trukatzeko. Beste behin ere, mila esker ekitaldi hau posible egin duzuen guztioi, etorri zineten guztioi eta hizlari eta fellows guztiei: Paul Radu, Laura Zommer, Miguel Luengo-Oroz, Nelson Olanipekun., Helena Puig Larrauri, Septiaji Eko Nugroho, David Cuartielles, Hera Hussain, 'Gbenga Sesan, Will Byrne, Anna-Lena von Hodenberg, Laetitia Vasseur, Tasso Azevedo, Yeshi Milner, Peter Bloom, Luz Rello, Jacek Siadkowski, Mar Cabra, Fran Diaz, Mariana Niembro, Sascha Meinrath, Ivana Feldfeber, Pranshu Singhal, Ugo Vallauri, Sooinn Lee, Lorenzo Marini, Seth Flaxman, Thembiso Lucil Magajana eta Thembiso Lucil Magajana. Zuen zain egongo gara hurrengo jardunaldian, laster arte!👋

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  • Don’t miss this timely conversation with insights live from the Tech for Humanity Summit.

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    How are social entrepreneurs building on the potential of tech and AI for social good, and mitigating likely harms? Join us this Wednesday, live from our global Ashoka - Tech for Humanity Summit in Bilbao, Spain, to hear from Ashoka Fellow Paul Radu about his work and insights from the Summit. He'll be speaking with Irene Milleiro, who leads Ashoka España. The convo will be 30 minutes and in English, with simultaneous Spanish translation available. See you there! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gNqk4GAh __ ¿Cómo están aprovechando los emprendedores sociales las posibilidades de la tecnología y de la Inteligencia Artificial para el bien de todos, al tiempo que anticipan y mitigan los posible daños? Acompáñanos este miércoles, en vivo y desde el #TechxHumanitySummit de Ashoka, que tiene lugar en Bilbao, España, para escuchar al Ashoka Fellow Paul Radu, hablar sobre su trabajo. Paul conversará con Irene Milleiro, quien dirige Ashoka España. Esta conversación durará 30 minutos y será en inglés, con traducción simultánea en vivo para quienes prefieran el Español. ¡Nos vemos allí! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gNqk4GAh

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