The Boston-based Patrick J. McGovern Foundation has announced grants totaling $73.5 million in 2024 to support human-centered AI.
The grants, awarded to 144 nonprofits, academic organizations, and government agencies in 11 countries, will help develop and deliver AI solutions built for long-term societal benefit and the opportunities this new era presents. and support the establishment of institutions designed to address the challenges. Grants will support organizations that leverage data science and AI to urgently drive tangible change in a variety of areas, including climate change, human rights, media and journalism, crisis response, digital literacy, and health equity. I will.
Gifts include $200,000 to MIT Solveto to support the 2025 AI for Humanity Award. Donated $364,000 to Clear Global to enable scalable, multilingual voice communication and information channels for crisis-affected communities. $1.25 million to the Aspen Institute to advance public understanding and policy discussion about AI. Donate $1.5 million to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to advance ethical AI governance through civil society networks, policy frameworks, and knowledge resources.
“Now is not the time to react. Now is the moment to lead,” said Vilas Dhar, chairman of the McGovern Foundation. “We believe that by investing in AI solutions that are grounded in human values, we can harness the tremendous potential of technology to benefit both communities and individuals.AI can enhance human dignity, protect the vulnerable, promote global prosperity, and be a force for good.”
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