Building a more inclusive Al future in Baltimore
In this week's newsletter: An "AI for equity" hackathon in Baltimore, plus links to journalism jobs and events.
There’s a big problem with Artificial Intelligence: the information used to teach AI systems often doesn’t include sufficient data about people from different marginalized communities, leading to unfair results, according to Hacks/Hackers strategic advisor Paul Cheung in a recent guest column for Technical.ly.
To help address this issue, Hacks/Hackers, The Real News Network and Baltimore Beat are collaborating to convene AI for Equity: Tackling Harmful Bias in the Information Ecosystem in Baltimore this coming Friday and Saturday (Oct. 18–19).
“Why are we doing this in Baltimore? Most talks about AI happen in big tech cities like New York and San Francisco,” says Cheung. “We picked Baltimore because it’s a city where most people are from minority groups. We want to hear from different kinds of people who care about how AI is developed. We think local communities should have a say in how technology is created and used.”
Upcoming Hacks/Hackers Events
- Oct. 18–19, Baltimore, AI Hackathon for Equity: Tackling Harmful Bias in the Information Ecosystem, hosted in collaboration with The Real News Network and Baltimore Bea. Develop innovative AI-driven tools, frameworks and strategies aimed at ensuring that the information ecosystem remains fair, inclusive and trustworthy.
- Oct. 25–27, UC Berkeley, AI/Journalism Hackathon: Harnessing AI to Enhance Trust and Deepen Engagement in Local Communities. How can AI be leveraged to enhance trust and boost media engagement within local communities?
AI + Journalism Links
- College students used Meta’s smart glasses to dox people in real time (The Verge)
- We need clarity about the deals between AI companies and news publishers. Here’s why (Reuters Institute)
- How Journalism Groups in Africa Are Building AI Tools to Aid Investigations and Fact-Checking (Global Investigative Journalism Network)
More Upcoming Events
- Oct. 17–19, Online, AccessFest
- Oct. 25–27, Boston, US, Computation + Journalism Symposium
- Oct. 29-31, Ann Arbor, US, Academic Data Science Alliance Conference
- Nov. 7-8, San Jose, US, Public Interest Technology University Network Summit
- Nov. 13-14, Boston, US, OpenForum Academy Symposium
Jobs
- (Anywhere) Pulitzer Center, Information and Artificial Intelligence Senior Editor
- (Anywhere) ProPublica, Visuals Editor
- (Sri Lanka) IREX, Information and Media Practice Advocacy Specialist
- (UK) The National, Multimedia Journalist
- (UK) The Telegraph, Newsletter Editor
- (US) New York Times, Data Reporters
- (US) Nieman Foundation, Nieman Storyboard Editor
- (US) Aspen Times, Digital Engagement Editor
- (US) Colorado Media Project, Director
- (US) Wall Street Journal, Video Journalist
- (US) Bloomberg, Startup Reporter
- (US) Colorado Public Radio, News Podcast Editor
- (US) ProPublica, Temporary Newsletter Writer
- (US) Arizona State University, Visiting Professor of Visual Journalism
- (US) Scientific American, Graphics Intern
