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The #KaporFoundation is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for a 1-year Research Fellowship with a $40,000 stipend through July 12, 2024! We are #funding #research focused on #racialequity, accountability, and the #tech ecosystem in the form of dissertation/thesis fellowships and investigative reporting fellowships that focus on national populations and our ecosystem cities: #Oakland, CA; #Atlanta, GA; and #Detroit, MI. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/4bXUsid

📣 📣 We’re thrilled to announce new funding from Cognizant, GitLab Foundation, Kapor Foundation (Kapor Center), and Walmart. This support will scale Work Shift’s coverage of AI and economic opportunity, deepening our coverage of how new technologies are reshaping learning and work. You’ve already seen some of this expanded coverage—whether it’s Margaret Moffett digging into the potential reach of ChatGPT Edu or Colleen Connolly reporting on dozens of community colleges building AI programs with a boost from Big Tech. The new funding also has supported the launch of The Cusp, a podcast hosted by Paul Fain and featuring interviews with decision-makers, experts, and innovators at the forefront of how AI is transforming the ways we learn and work. And there’s much more to come as we continue to expand our coverage of #AI and economic #opportunity. It’s hard to get beyond the hype and 30K-foot views of AI’s impact on students and workers, especially people of color and those who are historically underserved. Investments in independent journalism are essential to ensure that these stories are told with depth, accuracy, and integrity—and we can’t wait to continue producing stories that inform conversations and drive meaningful change. We’re grateful for supporters who understand the value of independent, nonpartisan journalism, and who are committed to letting us pursue stories with no agenda other than to find what’s notable and newsworthy. #independentnews #highered #work https://lnkd.in/d4NnwtsG

Hear from #KaporFoundation CTCO + author of our #Latine #Tech Ecosystem report, Lili Gangas! Rooted in her #Quechua culture, hear how her #DistanceTraveled fuels her passion for centering folks who have been historically excluded from tech. https://lnkd.in/gGtzQjMu

Apply before the application deadline hits this Friday, July 12th!

Racial and gender bias in facial recognition can harm communities of color. Watch the #BADINPUT film by Consumer Reports in partnership with Kapor Foundation on facial recognition at BADINPUT.ORG and demand #AI fairness!

Through #CSforAtlanta, #KaporFoundation is excited to join forces with 8 local #Atlanta school districts to empower the next generation of #tech leaders! This initiative will champion lasting transformation in #ATL through deep investment in K-12 #computing #education. CSforAtlanta.org

#KaporFoundation is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for a 1-year Research Fellowship with a $40,000 stipend through July 12, 2024! We are #funding #research focused on #racialequity, accountability, and the #tech ecosystem in the form of dissertation/thesis fellowships and investigative reporting fellowships that focus on national populations and our ecosystem cities: #Oakland, CA; #Atlanta, GA; and #Detroit, MI. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/4bXUsid

“Is one group experiencing a positive outcome at a higher or lower rate than another group?” Kareem Saleh. Watch #BADINPUT by Consumer Reports w/ #KaporFoundation to explore bias in algorithms + data sets and the resulting potential for harm BADINPUT.ORG

Kapor Foundation is more than just a name – it's our stake in the ground as we continue our work to rebuild an equitable #tech sector & society within the Kapor family of orgs. Learn more: KaporFoundation.org

"Metro #Atlanta has tremendous potential for creating a #diverse + #inclusive #tech ecosystem that positively impacts everyone." - Shana V. White, Director of #CS #Equity Initiatives, #KaporFoundation Learn more about at CSforAtlanta.org