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Move Fast & Break Things (or not), PCDN AI For Impact Newsletter, Jan. 24, 2025

January 24, 2025

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AI Safety and Impact: Recent Developments

In the ever-evolving world of AI, some recent headlines have been shaking things up faster than your morning coffee! ☕

January 20, 2025: President Donald Trump decided to shake things up by rescinding Joe Biden's 2023 executive order on AI safety. This order had been the backbone of U.S. AI regulations, setting clear guidelines for “safe” AI development. Now? The future of AI regulation feels like it's on a rollercoaster with no seatbelt. 🎢 Buckle up, folks. Full story here.

January 23, 2025: Meanwhile, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Pope Francis joined the AI conversation, calling out the “crisis of truth” caused by AI-generated content that’s eerily human-like. He urged leaders to think twice before letting AI run amok (because nobody wants a world where deepfakes rule the day). Read more here.

BlueDot Impact: Making AI Safer, One Course at a Time

On a lighter note, I’ve started facilitating a section of BlueDot Impact’s AI Governance course! BlueDot is doing incredible work teaching folks how to manage AI responsibly (and keeping us from accidentally creating Skynet).

Their AI Safety Fundamentals series has trained over 3,000 professionals from heavy-hitters like Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and the UK’s AI Safety Institute. Oh, and they make it accessible—most courses are free or donation-based. If you want to get involved (they have some great courses coming up) or spot consultancy gigs, check them out here.

So, what’s your take on all this? Should we worry about AI taking over or just ask it to write us better jokes? 😉

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News & Resources

Joke of the Day
Why did the AI go broke?
Because it couldn’t find any cache!

🌍 News

  • AI for Social Good: Scaling Impact
    McKinsey explores how AI is being applied to tackle global challenges like climate change, education, and public health. Key strategies and case studies show how organizations can drive social good at scale.
    👉 Read more

  • Generative AI in Education: A Global Perspective
    As generative AI reshapes higher education, international educators are adapting to leverage AI tools for student engagement, curriculum design, and global collaboration. Are institutions ready for this new reality?
    👉 Read more

  • Evaluating AI Agents Like Self-Driving Cars
    Coval is leading the charge in assessing AI voice and chat agents with a framework similar to self-driving car safety standards. This innovative approach could bring much-needed accountability to conversational AI.
    👉 Read more

  • The Economics of AI: A New Perspective
    MIT Sloan delves into how AI is reshaping labor markets, productivity, and economic systems. This analysis offers fresh insights into navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI’s growing influence.
    👉 Read more

💼 Organization to Watch
The Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation harnesses technology, including AI, to address global health disparities, expand educational opportunities, and reduce poverty. Their mission reflects a commitment to ethical AI use for social impact.
👉 Learn more about their work and careers

🔗 LinkedIn Connection
Rebekah Tweed – A passionate advocate for ethical AI, Rebekah focuses on aligning technology with positive societal outcomes. Follow her for thought-provoking insights on responsible AI practices.
👉 Connect with Rebekah Tweed on LinkedIn

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