We sat down with renowned computer scientist and leader of PiTech at Cornell Tech, Deborah Estrin, to learn more about her approach to building a commitment to responsible tech and public interest technology among students, regardless of whether they enter careers in the public, civil society, or private sectors.
Siegel Research Fellow Amy Winecoff reflects on her recent opinion piece “What Today’s AI Companies Can Learn from the Fall of Enron” and how her body of work has led to this moment.
The Feedback Incentives Learning Group is a group of funders and philanthropy support organizations dedicated to exploring ways to support nonprofits and motivate foundations to listen to and act on feedback from those at the heart of their work. At the heart of the learning group is the hypothesis that when stronger rewards for organizations that listen well are in place, thousands more nonprofits and funders will improve how they listen and respond to the people they serve.
By developing capacity at institutions with untapped potential computing talent, investing in quality instruction and applied learning opportunities, and building bridges between this diverse group of computing students and industry, CTI provides a promising path for fostering socioeconomic diversity in a tech sector that often struggles to recruit diverse candidates.
Siegel Research Fellow Alumnus and Assistant Professor at Cornell University, J. Nathan Matias, reflects on the benefits of involving the public for more comprehensive AI research.
Bringing two of Siegel’s grantees together, Stef Mills reflects in this Q&A on the value of Digital Promise’s partnership with the public interest technology program build4good.
Siegel Research Fellow, Ranjit Singh, reflects on the possibilities and limits of red-teaming for AI accountability.
The Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) in Springfield, Vermont, is a powerful example of community-driven innovation in a rural community that has been impacted by the departure of manufacturing operations and jobs that once centered the local economy. Our case studies explore three key elements of BRIC’s approach: support for emerging tech entrepreneurs; connections with the local community; and partnerships with local and national organizations and institutions.
How the Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) Actuator is creating a culture of entrepreneurship in rural Vermont.
How the Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) is strengthening community ties and economic vitality.
How the Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) is building partnerships to inspire technology and entrepreneurship in rural Vermont.