We sit down with Jacek Siadkowski , on the role of AI as a tool for social good and how the tech industry can be a changemaker in today ’ s world
Q . WHAT IS TECH TO THE RESCUE ?
» Across the business world , AI is having a profound effect on how organisations operate , grow , and evolve by unlocking new efficiencies . At Tech To The Rescue , we see the potential for these same tools to be applied to the world ’ s pressing social and environmental challenges . Tech To The Rescue is a global platform connecting non-profits and technology companies . We select digital projects in the social sector and find companies willing to implement them pro bono or low bono . Currently , over 1,200 companies and 840 NGOs from five continents are part of the community and over 300 impactful projects have been launched , including over 100 collaborations under # TechForUkraine umbrella . Our vision is to build a world where technological resources are commonly used by non-profits , changemakers , and institutions , and building pro-bono digital solutions is a standard practice in the tech industry .
Q . HOW CAN AI BE USED AS A TOOL FOR SOCIAL GOOD ?
» As the global tech community debates the potential impact of AI , Tech To The Rescue ran a Generative AI for Good hackathon uniting over 500 tech experts and enthusiasts worldwide . The hackathon highlighted the potential of generative AI to address social and environmental issues from breaking down language barriers for millions of refugees and asylum seekers to driving inclusive employment by automating the creation of cover letters , which can help eliminate biases that arise from a manual process , for example . AI also has huge potential when it comes to addressing environmental challenges , AI can be used to analyse large sets of environmental data to detect deforestation and predict natural disasters . In merely two days 40 different solution prototypes were created by hackathon participants - this level of development wouldn ’ t be possible without AI . We need to encourage more collaboration amongst tech experts , enthusiasts , and non-profits to drive these innovative tools and solutions to make a difference in people ’ s lives .
“ Our vision is to build a world where technological resources are commonly used by non-profits , changemakers , and institutions , and building pro-bono digital solutions is a standard practice in the tech industry ”
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