Google.org Launches $20 Million Program to Fund Nonprofits Using AI for Social Good
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Google.org is launching a $20 million program to fund nonprofits using generative AI technology. 21 nonprofits were selected initially.
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Nonprofits in the program get funding, training, workshops, mentors, and support to develop AI tools. Google employees will work directly with some.
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Tarjimly, Benefits Data Trust, and mRelief are creating AI assistants to help refugees, aid applicants, and streamline SNAP benefits.
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73-75% of nonprofits see promise in AI, but face barriers around resources, cost and know-how in adoption.
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More nonprofit accelerators are seeing AI companies apply. Dozens of nonprofits globally focus specifically on ethical AI approaches.