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We’re thrilled to announce the honorees for this year’s Rise25 awards! These are the 25 visionaries shaping the future of AI to benefit people. We can't wait to celebrate their work at our upcoming awards event in Dublin ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gSMkKKar

Advancements in #AI are coming to market at a dizzying pace. Every day, tech companies are working to make artificial intelligence smarter, but who’s working to make sure AI is a net positive for society? Join us on Monday, June 24 as we chat with Mozilla's AI Intersections Database, an index of researchers, civil society organizations, social movement actors and more dedicated to making sure generative AI also generates what’s best for society 👇 #tech #technology

Mozilla’s Responsible Computing Challenge is excited to announce its newest awardees and first-ever cohort in India. These nine universities will receive $25,000 USD each to develop and implement ethics-based computer science curricula — and lay the groundwork for a more ethical technology industry. Learn more about the awardees here: https://mzl.la/4erfl71

We are at the forefront of a pivotal shift in how privacy and advertising coexist, reshaping the digital landscape for people, advertisers, and platforms. We’re thrilled to announce that Anonym will be joining Mozilla to continue building privacy-preserving ad technology that enhances people's experience online. We’re excited to welcome Anonym to the Mozilla team! By combining our trusted reputation with Anonym’s cutting-edge technology, we will make a big difference in enhancing consumer privacy and advertising effectiveness. https://lnkd.in/gf2mfREG

India’s sprawling education system can benefit greatly from data collection and analysis — but also faces related challenges and risks like poor data privacy, outdated technology, and data fragmentation, according to our new research conducted with the Aapti Institute, and funded by USAID. The research, titled “Strengthening Data Ecosystems in Indian Schools,” explores how to responsibly leverage data like enrollment rates, student-teacher ratios, attendance, assessment results, and socio-economic information to shape education policies and interventions. The investigation was carried out over nine months by more than a dozen local experts, and spanned 10 states. Read more: https://mzl.la/4chFFif

The rapid growth of data infrastructure, like data centers, telecom networks, and cloud computing, is increasingly challenging our efforts to fight climate change and protect natural ecosystems. This panel will explore the trade-offs between digital expansion and environmental conservation, and alternative methods we can implement to live alongside nature more harmoniously. RSVP now to watch live, or secure your ticket to attend this discussion at #Mozfest House Amsterdam. Visit mzl.la/ticket for more information.

Join the journalists and researchers challenging AI. They've looked behind the usual tech stories to uplift the people and communities often on the margins of #AI development. Now, they’ll discuss strategies to shift the narratives about AI and incorporate more voices and perspectives into its future development. RSVP now to watch the live stream, or secure your ticket to attend this in-person at #Mozfest House Amsterdam. Visit mzl.la/ticket for more information.