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Foundations want to curb AI developers’ influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs
Ten philanthropic foundations commit $500 million over five years to support human-centered AI and address risks like misinformation, job loss, and climate impact, coalition says.
- A coalition named Humanity AI was launched with a commitment of $500 million over five years to prioritize human interests in AI technology.
- MacArthur Foundation President John Palfrey stated, 'Every day, people learn more about the ways AI is impacting their lives.'
- Members are required to make grants in five priority areas identified by the coalition.
- Nabiha Syed from the Mozilla Foundation emphasized the need for technology to be 'powered by people' and support human agency in tech evolution.
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Foundations want to curb AI developers' influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs
Ten philanthropic foundations are committing $500 million across the next five years to place human interests at the forefront of artificial intelligence's rapid integration into daily life.
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Artificial intelligence is design — not destiny. That’s the message from ten philanthropic foundations aiming to loosen the grip that the technology’s moneyed developers, fuelled by an investing frenzy, hold over its evolution. Launched on Oct. 14 under the name Humanity AI, the coalition is committing $500 million across the next five years to place human interests at the forefront of the technology’s rapid integration into daily life. “Every d…
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