Latino Donor Collaborative’s Post

What opportunities will continue to exist for humans in an AI-accelerated workforce? How can we leverage those affordances to open new markets and create resilient organizations? A new report being released on Thursday Sept 12, 2024 will have nearly 100 pages of actionable insights on how to align your company and workforce for the opportunities ahead. #workforcedevelopment #futureofwork #ai #ml #aerospace #semiconductor #edtech #XR

🌍 **Celebrating the Impact of the Latino Community on US & Global Markets** 🇺🇸🌎 As we continue to see the global economy evolve, the contribution of the Latino community to both the US and international markets has never been more significant. Latinos are not only reshaping industries but also driving growth across multiple sectors with their immense buying power and entrepreneurial spirit. According to **eMarketer**, Latino consumers in the US wield an estimated **$1.9 trillion in purchasing power**, a figure that continues to rise, making them a key driver in industries like retail, media, and digital platforms. This influence is also felt internationally, as Latino brands and businesses continue to expand globally, offering a fresh perspective on innovation and creativity. A **Nielsen** report highlights that Latinos are early adopters of technology, with a **65% penetration rate in social media platforms**, demonstrating how crucial this demographic is in shaping the future of digital engagement and content consumption. Latinos are also making incredible strides in **AI and machine learning** development. As the demand for tech-savvy professionals rises, Latino engineers and data scientists are playing a pivotal role in advancing these fields. In fact, **Stanford’s AI Index** found that diversity in AI research and development is growing, with an increasing number of Latino professionals contributing to innovation in automation, algorithm design, and AI ethics. Let’s not forget the strong cultural influence, which has brought diverse traditions, music, and culinary experiences into the mainstream, fostering richer cultural exchanges worldwide. It’s clear that the Latino community is not only contributing to the economic landscape but shaping the cultural and social fabric of global markets. I’m excited to see how these trends will continue to develop and look forward to playing a part in this dynamic shift. And hey, with all the amazing Latin food out there, no wonder we’re taking over the world! 🌮💪😉 #LatinoPower #GlobalMarkets #AI #MachineLearning #DigitalMarketing #Innovation #Diversity #HispanicHeritageMonth

An article worth a read, #GenerativeAI #Equity #Inclusion #BlackCommunities #Canada

In this week's blog, Cohesion Strategy Research Intern Sahithi Ankareddi guest authored a post exploring her vision for the future of pluralism and belonging. This important piece explores how data can be key to creating a more inclusive society across cultural and social divides, but only when used effectively. While gathering and accurately representing data in diverse community voices might be complex, it is crucial to our work and not something we can shy away from. Read more now! #ExpandWhatsPossible https://lnkd.in/eAXvmwGs

TIME just released their second edition of the TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024. The list highlights key figures driving AI advancements across different industries, from tech giants to ethical advocates. Interestingly, out of those 100, there are 5 people from Europe and 18 women. This paints a very clear picture of the role of Europe and the status of women in the AI industry... 😯 https://lnkd.in/euNhhAHp

Projections show that by 2048 the U.S. will change to a “minority majority.” In the past, minority groups had to adjust to the dominant culture but reverse acculturation is a recent phenomenon where the majority-turning-minority must become the group adapting in a shifting culture. Quirk’s Editor Marlen Ramirez attended the session, “The new multicultural majority: Consumer attitudes toward reverse acculturation,” (Quest Mindshare and The Center for Multicultural Science). The session touched on two important answers to the question: Why is talking about multiculturalism important for researchers? • The demographic trends are changing what we know about “census rep” and “gen pop.” • In many areas already, typical nationwide racial or ethnic stats don’t match the reality of the local population at all. #MRX #QuirksEvent #insights #QuirksNewYork

🌟Excited to share my latest article "Building a Fairer Future: Technology's Impact on Freedom, Equality, and Justice" where I delve into the crucial role of technology in shaping our society. From accessibility to privacy, education to ethical AI, it's imperative we prioritize human rights in our digital advancements. Let's work together towards a world where everyone can thrive with dignity and equality.📱🔐 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5wthzb8 #Technology #Equality #Justice #HumanRights #DigitalTransformation 🌍

Join Women of Praize and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter, Education Committee on August 1, 2024, from 7-8 pm ET for an insightful panel discussion, "The New AI Revolution: No Community Left Behind." Experts will delve into the rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence (#AI) landscape, emphasizing the critical need for #inclusivity. This event will ensure that communities of color, particularly the #blackcommunity, are not overlooked in the advancement and accessibility of AI technologies. Panelists will explore the potential benefits and harms of AI to these communities, highlighting #disparities in access and representation. They will also propose actionable steps to foster equity and inclusion in this transformative field, stressing the urgent need for these measures. This is a unique opportunity to #engage with thought leaders dedicated to creating a future where #AI benefits all communities. Panelists: - Del. Michelle Lopes Maldonado, Virginia House of Delegates - Dr. Juan Rios, LCSW, Professor of Social Work, Seton Hall University - Sheena Hutchinson, Business and Technology Educator - Rev. Adwoa Rey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Women of Praize 🔗Register here for the event: https://bit.ly/WOP-NCBW-AI #NewAIRevolution #LeaveNoCommunityBehind #NCBW #WOP

Whew! There has been so much to take in over the past two days at the UN Women Unstereotype Alliance. The panel on prioritizing DE&I within AI led by Andrew Stephen was incredibly thought-provoking.  We know that AI is scraping pre-existing content on the web, but what we often forget is that the current web is a place where bigotry, racism, sexism, ageism, etc. abounds.  Because of this, AI output today is going to be inherently deeply biased. It feels like it’s our responsibility in the creative fields to create inclusive content to feed the machine it’s yummy healthy veggies! We also need to keep this in mind when actually using AI to ensure the prompts we enter over index what the web is under indexing in now- equity and inclusivity. I'm also in awe of Lisa McKnight for her leadership at Mattel, Inc. during possibly the most pivotal moment in the history of the Barbie brand. She shared she was “wildly nervous” - but dang to put “patriarchy” into the lexicon of children across the world and to teach them what it actually means is such an amazing power move. We have to name it to change it! To all the incredible people who put the event together, Sara Denby and team- to everyone who spoke and attended- so many #claps and #kudos for all you are doing!!! #DEI #AI #inclusion #equity #fangirling #Barbie #diversity #inclusion #leadership #Mattel #powerofcollective #powerforward #equity #patriarchy #thoughtleadership #dei United Nations #wildlynervous #children #advertising #publicrelations #communications #technology #equitable

Today at the Sgeu Conference in Lisbon I presented a paper entitled Re-Gendering Conspirational Thinking. How social media use, gender and geographical differences affect conspiracy theories on Covid-19.,