Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, is launching a new program to help fund nonprofits developing technologies that leverage generative AI.
The program, called “Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI,” is funded by a $20 million grant and will be funded by companies including Quill.org, a company that develops AI-powered tools for students to write feedback, and the World Bank. It will be launched with the participation of 21 non-profit organizations. Build generative AI apps to make development research more accessible.
In addition to funding, nonprofits participating in the six-week accelerator program will receive technical training, workshops, mentors, and guidance from an “AI coach.” Also, through Google.org's fellowship program, a team of Google employees will work full-time for up to six months with three of his nonprofits: Tarjimly, Benefits Data Trust, and mRelief to generate AI tools that are proposed. We will support the launch of
Tarjimly aims to use AI to translate languages for refugees, and Benefits Data Trust uses AI to help caseworkers register low-income claimants for public benefits. Creating an assistant. Meanwhile, mRelief is designing tools to streamline the process of applying for her SNAP benefits in the US.
“Generative AI helps social impact teams be more productive, creative, and effective in serving their communities,” Annie Lewin, global advocacy director at Google.org, said in a blog post. I am. She said, “Google.org's funders report that thanks to AI, they can achieve their goals in one-third of the time and at nearly half the cost.”
According to PwrdBy research, 73% of nonprofits believe AI innovation aligns with their mission, and 75% believe AI innovation aligns with their mission, and 75% believe AI innovation aligns with their mission, particularly in donor segmentation, day-to-day back-office operations, and “mission-driven” We believe that AI can make our lives easier in areas such as engagement. However, significant barriers remain for nonprofits looking to build their own AI solutions or deploy third-party products, primarily due to cost, resources, and time.
Lewin also wrote in a blog post that while four out of five nonprofits believe they can apply generative AI to their work, nearly half are currently unable to do so as a result of internal and various issues. It cites a Google.org study that found that no technology was used. external obstacles. “[These nonprofits] They cite a lack of tools, awareness, training and funding as the biggest barriers to adoption,” she said.
Encouragingly, the number of AI-focused nonprofit startups is starting to grow.
Nonprofit accelerator Fast Forward said more than a third of applicants to its latest class this year were AI companies. And more broadly, dozens of nonprofit organizations around the world, including AI ethics institute AlgorithmWatch, virtual reading clinic JoyEducation, and environmental advocacy group Earth05, are working on ethical approaches to AI, Crunchbase reports. He says he is dedicated to the initiative.