In our latest blog, CEO Michael Kubzansky previews our strategy for the next five years. 💡 We have an extraordinary, time-limited opportunity to help shape our digital future in service of our shared humanity. To meet this moment, Omidyar Network is changing in strategic ways. Over the next six months, we will evolve our focus to respond to the rapid pace and scale of the newest digital technologies quickly transforming society. We're moving from a three-pronged approach encompassing technology, the economy, and belonging to a laser-focused lens on technology's role in society. Read the blog to learn more about our renewed focus on bending the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility👇https://lnkd.in/ga4WZJb4
Omidyar Network
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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Bending the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility
About us
Omidyar Network is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Digital technology is a powerful and ubiquitous force, that, harnessed wisely, makes wondrous things happen. We believe in working together to guide tech's trajectory intentionally. Our vision is for our shared humanity to steer our digital future. So far, we have committed more than $1.86 billion to initiatives that share our vision. We engage, partner, and fund some of the world's brightest thinkers and innovators to guide our digital future toward the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
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- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- Redwood City, CA
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- 2004
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- philanthropic investments, social change, social impact, philanthropy, grant making, and digital tech
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We must take steps now to scale public options, increase access to AI tools, and invest directly in socially beneficial AI models 🦾 Thanks to our partners at Center for Responsible AI at NYU and National Science Foundation (NSF) for allowing us to be apart of this important discussion. This workshop was a pivotal step to addressing the barriers to entry for innovators, civil society, and researchers alike. We are proud to support projects like the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Pilot and their work to create publicly available datasets and increase access to compute.
On July 29-31, Julia Stoyanovich, Institute Associate Professor at NYU Tandon, Associate Professor at NYU Center for Data Science, and director of the Center for Responsible AI at NYU, organized an in-person workshop that brought together leading experts in the cyberinfrastructure and AI policy / governance / responsible AI communities. Participants provided feedback regarding priorities, policies, and best practices for the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR), with a focus on improving the trustworthiness of the resource and on democratizing access. This workshop was supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and by Omidyar Network. Click the link to learn more about NAIRR and this workshop. #NYUTandonMade New York University https://lnkd.in/eEbiuxPS Participants: 👥 Alan Blatecky — Visiting Fellow, Statistics and Psychometrics, RTI International 👥 Alejandro Suarez — Program Director, National Science Foundation (NSF) 👥 Alondra Nelson — Harold F. Linder Professor, Institute for Advanced Study 👥 Anita N. — Director of Research and Technology Innovation and Research Scientist, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 👥 Bronson Messer — Distinguished Scientist and Director of Science, Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF) at ORNL / Professor, University of Tennessee 👥 Carol X. Song — Chief Scientist, Rosen Center for Advanced Computing (RCAC), Purdue University 👥 Chaitanya K. Baru— Senior Advisor, National Science Foundation (NSF) 👥 Christine Cutillo, MMCi — Health Data Scientist for AI Ethics, Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS), The National Institutes of Health 👥 Danaë Metaxa — Assistant Professor, Computer and Information Science department, University of Pennsylvania 👥 Daniela Braga, PhD — Founder and CEO, Defined.ai 👥 David White — Senior Vice President, Technology Practice, RTI International 👥 Dawn Thurman, PhD, LCSW-C, LICSW — Associate Professor, Morgan State University 👥 Fred Streitz — Deputy Associate Director, Computing Directorate, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 👥 Govind Shivkumar — Director of Responsible Technology, Omidyar Network 👥 Helen Nissenbaum — Andrew H. and Ann R. Tisch Professor, Cornell Tech 👥 HV Jagadish — Director, Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society, University of Michigan 👥 Ilan Strauss — Program Director, AI Disclosures Project, Social Science Research Council (SSRC) 👥 Ilkay Altintas, Ph.D.ş — Research Scientist, UC San Diego 👥 Jeanna Matthews — Professor of Computer Science, Clarkson University / DuckDuckGo 👥 Jenn Wortman Vaughan — Senior Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research
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Our August "5 Big Things" newsletter is out now 📣 Don't miss this month's highlights: 1️⃣ Our reaction to the landmark antitrust ruling against Google 2️⃣ Our appreciation for the partners, students, and parents who advocated for the Kids Online Safety Act, which recently passed the US Senate 3️⃣ Eight initiatives driving greater individual agency and community control over data with support from the Data Empowerment Fund 4️⃣ A video spotlighting how BuildUS, a philanthropic fund, is maximizing the potential of recent federal legislation to build a better economy for us all 5️⃣ A new series looking back at past predictions about the “Future of Work” to see what panned out and anticipate what's next Read the newsletter + sign up to never miss an update 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gv7fqJby
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If you are wondering about some of the thinking behind Omidyar Network's recently announced strategy evolution, please see this excellent piece from Inside Philanthropy. From the article: "For the previous 30 years, Americans navigated a digital Wild West lacking the kinds of checks on power that we take for granted in other aspects of our lives. But the explosion of generative AI has given funders, policymakers and tech companies a rare opportunity to create a digital technology landscape governed by consensus rather than chaos. "With every other technology, we’ve eventually decided on what we want it for. We haven’t gotten to that stage with (digital) tech, and it’s time to get there." #responsibletech #mikescutari Michele Lawrence Jawando Anamitra Deb Beth Kanter Annie Maxwell Sonny Bardhan Govind Shivkumar https://lnkd.in/emKFwKgJ
💬 "The conversation about AI opened a window that isn’t going to be open forever, and we have an opportunity to have a conversation as a society about what we want tech to do for us." That's why we are evolving our strategy, with a renewed focus on bending the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Our CEO Michael Kubzansky celebrated recent wins for a safer and more fair digital future and shared our vision for steering digital tech toward humanity’s shared interests in the latest piece in Inside Philanthropy👇 https://lnkd.in/gWjaZ9KW
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The rise of AI has not only transformed industries but also reshaped the strategic focus of major philanthropic players. In our latest article on Inside Philanthropy, Michael Kubzansky of Omidyar Network discusses how AI has influenced the funder's evolution, guiding their approach to addressing global challenges and shaping the future of their impact. #MikeScutari reports: How AI is influencing Omidyar Network’s philanthropic strategies The evolution of their approach to global challenges and social impact Insights from Mike Kubzansky on navigating the complexities of AI in philanthropy Tagging OpenAI Democracy Fund Humanity United First Look Media Luminate Ford Foundation Nathan Cummings Foundation Anthropic Building A Culture of Belonging Black Innovation Alliance American Economic Liberties Project Open Markets Institute Public Knowledge #AI #SocialImpact #Innovation #TechForGood #AIForGood #TechInnovation #Governance #Transparency #EconomicInclusion #EthicalAI #StrategicPhilanthropy #InsidePhilanthropy #Philanthropy
“AI Opened a Window.” Omidyar Network's Mike Kubzansky on the Funder’s Strategic Evolution | Inside Philanthropy
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Our upcoming newsletter is out next week 🗞️ Subscribe to get monthly updates about our priorities, perspectives, and progress with our network and beyond 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWBB4rZM In case you missed it: in our last edition, our CEO Michael Kubzansky previewed our strategy for the next five years 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnnC2K7U
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💬 "The conversation about AI opened a window that isn’t going to be open forever, and we have an opportunity to have a conversation as a society about what we want tech to do for us." That's why we are evolving our strategy, with a renewed focus on bending the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Our CEO Michael Kubzansky celebrated recent wins for a safer and more fair digital future and shared our vision for steering digital tech toward humanity’s shared interests in the latest piece in Inside Philanthropy👇 https://lnkd.in/gWjaZ9KW
“AI Opened a Window.” Omidyar Network's Mike Kubzansky on the Funder’s Strategic Evolution | Inside Philanthropy
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A historic decision by the DC District Court has found Google guilty of monopolistic practices in internet searches and online advertising. This ruling is a pivotal moment for digital market competition and consumer choice. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter hails it as paving "the path for innovation for generations." The ruling is a crucial step towards ensuring an open, competitive digital marketplace. We applaud the DOJ Antitrust Division for this significant victory. It reflects our 2020 policy paper "Roadmap for a Monopolization Case Against Google Regarding the Search Market" (https://lnkd.in/eribEtr2) and reaffirms our commitment to fair competition and innovation in the digital economy. This ruling promises a future with: ⚖ More equitable access to information 🏢 Increased opportunities for new businesses 🛒 Enhanced consumer choices 💡 A healthier, more innovative digital ecosystem Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eQuqpvCC What's your view on this ruling's potential impact on the tech industry and innovation? #AntitrustLaw #DigitalCompetition #TechIndustry #ConsumerChoice #Innovation
Omidyar Network Applauds Landmark Antitrust Ruling Against Google – Omidyar Network
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📣 We’re excited to introduce eight new initiatives supported by the Data Empowerment Fund 👇 Alongside the The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and Open Collective Foundation, Omidyar Network’s Data Empowerment Fund provides much-needed resources to organizations working to enable greater individual agency and community control over data. These eight new grantees were selected from more than 800+ initiatives from around the world. Each tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges, including the climate crisis and governing artificial intelligence. Together, they are working toward a more people-centered approach to data collection. 🌐 Learn about the Data Empowerment Fund’s newest grantees: https://lnkd.in/gZpzmR7Q
Introducing the initiatives supported by the Data Empowerment Fund – Omidyar Network
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Exciting news 🎉 The Kids Online Safety Act #KOSA has passed the US Senate with strong bipartisan support! This is a crucial step towards safeguarding our children's digital wellbeing. KOSA will: ✔️ Require social media platforms to implement stronger safety measures ✔️ Provide parents with more tools to monitor their children's online activities ✔️ Create a safer digital environment for our youth A huge thank you to the tireless efforts of parents, advocacy groups, and organizations like Fairplay, Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action (EDC), Accountable Tech, Tech Oversight Project, American Psychological Association, Common Sense Media, Issue One, and Center for Digital Democracy who made this possible. The brave stories shared by parents and young people about online content, cyberbullying, and exploitation were instrumental in driving this change. 📣 Now, we call on the House of Representatives to swiftly pass this vital bill. Let's make comprehensive online protections for our children the law of the land. https://lnkd.in/gdPFf-KK
Omidyar Network statement on US Senate passage of Kids Online Safety Act - Omidyar Network
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