Why AI Needs the World of Social Impact

Author James Stauch & Alina Turner
A future built by artificial intelligence will only be as inclusive and diverse as the data we feed it.

Why It Matters

Whether you’re “into tech” or not, the field of artificial intelligence needs input from the minds driving social impact — and organizations need the transformations AI could bring. James Stauch and Alina Turner kick off Future of Good’s series on AI in social impact.

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