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Data Literacy for Responsible AI: Algorithmic Bias

DataRobot

For example, in 2016 ProPublica discovered algorithmic bias in COMPAS (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions), a proprietary algorithm used to predict the likelihood that an individual accused of a crime would reoffend. Data Literacy for Responsible AI. White Paper. Download Now.

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Check out the Sharing Foundation's Profile on Changing the Present and Global Giving

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We built a new school building for them - and the school is a literacy program. A volunteer on our board put up this profile over at Changing the Present. A sort of Headstart program. It prepares the kids to enter the village school. We also have a presence at Global Giving which has recently launched a new look for its site.

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Vietnamese investment app Infina lands $2M seed round

TechCrunch

With an experienced team that is passionate about financial literacy and education, Infina is well-positioned to ride this wave of growth.”. When users register, Infina surveys their risk and return profile, then recommends an asset to begin with. The app’s interface and content is geared toward them.

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Building a Digitally Literate Community

Tech Soup

A few months ago, I attended Microsoft Citizenship's YouthSpark Connection event and heard first-hand from recent high school graduates about how dire the need for digital literacy is. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? The Role of Schools. According to the ALA report, 21 st.

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How to Maximize Success Stories Across Your Nonprofit’s Digital Channels

Nonprofit Tech for Good

WFP USA shared their blog post of Rani’s story on Facebook for Literacy Day on September 8. By changing the presentation of Fanta’s story each time they shared it on their website and Facebook profile, PIH made the content feel fresh and engaging each time. This eye-catching photo invited viewers to click to take a closer look.

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Step-by-Step: How To Set Up A Nonprofit Listening Post (Twitter - Part 1)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Social Listening Literacy Skills. Sign up for a free account and fill out your profile by adding an image and one-line bio and include a link to your site. Step 2: Your Profile Design. If you work in the nonprofit tech sector, take a look at some nonprofit profiles. Here's a neat tool to help you design your profile.

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Nigerian ethical credit-recovery fintech Bfree secures $1.7M, expands to Asia, Europe, South America and across Africa

TechCrunch

Using customer data provided by the lenders, the startup builds the user profiles of defaulters, and runs their data through an algorithm to predict their behavior and recommend the best collection method. The startup also regularly conducts financial literacy campaigns. million profiles by the end of next month.