Could AI Speak on Behalf of Future Humans?
AI systems can give voice to previously unheard stakeholders and make collective decision-making processes more inclusive—but only if they are designed thoughtfully and deployed responsibly.
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Taking On Tech Governance
How prioritizing technological expertise on the board level can help nonprofits and social service organizations make the most of their resources and improve outcomes for the communities they support.
The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2023
Design thinking, narrative change, AI, impact investing, the future of philanthropy, and more.
Fixing Ed-Tech’s Investment Model
The sector currently suffers from a version of the classic “lemons problem.”
Putting Equity First in Health Care Innovation
The pursuit of better outcomes for underserved communities, rather than the novelty of emerging technologies, should drive innovation in health care.
Digital Sustainability for a Better Future
Digital technologies, when used in the right way, can benefit organizational performance, improve people’s lives, and protect the planet.
Bionic Amputees
With its holistic approach to prosthetic care, oqni is helping Armenian veterans reintegrate into society.
Subtitling the World
Combining augmented-reality glasses with real-time transcription, XRAI Glass aims to translate speech for deaf people.
How to Fight Online Falsehoods
An international study suggests remedies for online disinformation like accuracy prompts and crowdsourcing are broadly effective across cultures and nations.
Do All AI Systems Need to Be Explainable?
“Explainable AI” can bridge the gap between AI outputs and human expertise, but a balance needs to be struck between explainability and performance.