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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · 1d

As we consider the current and future impact of AI, we’re proud to join forces with @partnershipai.bsky.social, a coalition bringing diverse voices together to ensure developments in AI benefit people and society. Learn more about our partnership:
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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · 3d

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Julie Hollek, Humane Intelligence’s Head of Engineering, for being named to the CTO Craft 100, recognizing 100 technology leaders shaping the future of the industry!

Congratulations, Julie, on this well-deserved recognition!
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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · 4d

Today we are launching the Accessibility in Digital Conferencing Facilities Bias Bounty Challenge in partnership with the CoNA Lab at Virginia State University and Valence AI.

- Design and Data Science tracks
- $6,000 prize pool

Submissions close 11/7

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · 8d

Want to learn more about our work, get involved in our latest Bias Bounty, or explore volunteer opportunities with Humane Intelligence?

Join one of our upcoming Open Community Calls!

📅 Early Edition: 9:00–10:00 AM ET
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📅 Late Edition: 12:00–1:00 PM ET
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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · 11d

At #UNGA80, Humane Intelligence, Technology Salon, and Compiler co-hosted a side-event on Honest Discussions at the Intersection of AI and the SDGs.

Watch the full recap and livestream here: humane-intelligence.org/.../unga-80-...

Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · 15d

Join us at Columbia University on September 29, 2025 (5–7 PM ET) for a discussion of UNDP’s Human Development Report 2025: A Matter of Choice — People and Possibilities in the Age of AI.

Register here: lnkd.in/gNAFp9pj
More events: humane-intelligence.org/get-involved...

Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · 21d

At TrustCon 2025, Humane Intelligence and Columbia’s Technology & Democracy Initiative co-facilitated a hands-on red teaming workshop that stress-tested AI chatbots in educational and therapeutic scenarios.

This article shares what we learned.

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Red Teaming Generative AI in Classrooms and Beyond | TechPolicy.Press

Jen Weedon, Theodora Skeadas, and Sarah Amos explore AI in classrooms, and leanings from red-teaming to build safer, more trustworthy chatbots for students.

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · 22d

We’re proud to celebrate Humane Intelligence’s co-founder and current Distinguished Advisor, Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, for being named to Observer’s 2025 A.I. Power Index, a recognition of the leaders shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

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100 Leaders Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence

They write the script that the rest of us follow.

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · 29d

What does it take to meaningfully stress-test AI systems around the world?
Our Chief of Staff, Theodora Skeadas, reflects on three of her favorite red teaming events from last year.
Read the full blogpost here: humane-intelligence.org/post/reflect...

Reflecting on three of my favorite red teaming events from this past year - Humane Intelligence

EVENT 1: Red teaming with NIST Humane Intelligence, supported by the U.S. National Institute of […]

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Sep 8

We’re thrilled to welcome Mala Kumar as Interim ED of Humane Intelligence, with Dr. Rumman Chowdhury continuing as Distinguished Advisor. Learn about our strategy + fundraising priorities on our new site: humane-intelligence.org

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Compiler @compiler.news · Aug 18

We're co-hosting a special UNGA side event along with @humaneintelligence.bsky.social and meowtree.bsky.social of Technology Salon NY on 9/16 in NYC. Spend an evening with us digging into the big issues around how AI will affect the UN's SDGs.

Register to attend here: forms.gle/i2KM8roxJSUi...

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Jul 25

What does it really mean to build unbiased AI?
In this new piece from The Washington Post, @ruchowdh.bsky.social offers a clear reminder: political neutrality in AI models isn’t real.

Read the full article: www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Trump is targeting ‘woke AI.’ Here’s what that means.

The president’s executive order could reshape chatbots’ politics. But experts say training AI models to be neutral is easier said than done.

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Jul 23

Our Head of Impact, Mala Kumar, joined Humanitarian AI Today's André Heller Pérache to discuss Signpost’s research on piloting an “information assistant” for humanitarian response.

Listen to the full episode:
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Andre Heller and Mala Kumar Discuss Signpost’s Pilot AI Assistant

Humanitarian AI Today, guest host Mala Kumar, Head of Impact at Humane Intelligence, sits down with Andre Heller, Director of Signpost at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). They discuss Signpos

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Jul 23

We’re proud to have supported the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology on a new global report on intimate image abuse, a widespread form of tech-facilitated gender-based violence. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878b4...

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Jul 10

A new resource for responsible AI just dropped—and it matters.
The General-Purpose AI Code of Practice is a voluntary framework to help model developers meet key requirements under the EU AI Act—covering transparency and systemic risk.
digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/...
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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Jul 3

We’ve teamed up with UNESCO to release a Red Teaming Playbook—a practical guide to help communities test AI systems for social good.
The playbook offers real-world strategies to spot and address AI harms—before they scale.
Read and share: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...

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StartingUpGood @startingupgood.bsky.social · Jun 25

#AIforGood “Views from the Summit” series expands upon speakers’ on-stage presentations. We look forward to more of these interviews at the 2025 Global Summit in July. Don’t miss 3 standout conversations from 2024.
@humaneintelligence.bsky.social @ruchowdh.bsky.social

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Expert Views on Advancing AI for Good

Exclusive interviews with Rumman Chowdhury (Humane Intelligence), Eric Loeb (Salesforce) & Anna Koivuniemi (Google DeepMind)

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Jun 9

On the latest episode of IBM’s hashtag#MixtureOfExperts podcast, Sarah Amos, Product Manager at Humane Intelligence, joins the conversation on how to build safer, more accountable AI systems before the stakes are too high.

Don’t miss this powerful discussion:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU9J...

NY Tech Week, open source AI reports and Claude 4 behaviors

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Jun 4

At the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, Humane Intelligence joined global leaders to advance responsible AI for the SDGs. @ruchowdh.bsky.social spoke on key panels, signed the Hamburg Declaration, and engaged with partners alongside our Head of Impact, Mala Kumar.

Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · May 5

We recently presented a paper at ICLR 2025;
“Red Teaming for Trust: Evaluating Multicultural and Multilingual AI Systems in Asia-Pacific,” highlights our work with IMDA to design the 1st red teaming challenge on the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Asia Pacific region.

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Integrity Institute @integrity-inst.bsky.social · Apr 29

Join II, Search for Common Ground, & @socialcohesiontech.bsky.social for a webinar on how platforms can prevent TFGBV.

We’ll unpack insights from our report, Prevention by Design, exploring behavioral and design strategies to build safer digital spaces for women.

🗓️ May 14, 2025
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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Apr 18

We’re excited to see our CEO @ruchowdh.bsky.social, featured alongside tech leaders from IBM and Qualcomm in this piece from the UC's 1819 Innovation Hub.

The article explores how human-centered AI and quantum breakthroughs are shaping the next era of technology.
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Tech pioneers predict future breakthroughs in AI and quantum computing

The CEOs of IBM, Qualcomm and responsible AI nonprofit Humane Intelligence spoke at South by Southwest on the future of AI and quantum computing. We’ll unpack their insights.

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Apr 11

Our CEO and Co-founder, @ruchowdh.bsky.social, spoke today on Session 3: Policy and Advocacy at the @rad-institute.bsky.social's Gender and AI Conference, where she joined fellow leaders to discuss how public policy can address systemic gender inequities in artificial intelligence.

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Mar 15

"Chaos is not where good work happens." @ruchowdh.bsky.social at #SXSW 2025.

Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, CEO and Founder of Humane Intelligence, shared her concerns about Elon Musk’s impact on institutions—from Twitter to the U.S. government.

techcrunch.com/2025/03/13/e...

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Humane Intelligence @humaneintelligence.bsky.social · Mar 14

If you missed @ruchowdh.bsky.social's talk at #SXSW —or you want to rewatch it—here's your chance:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=91I7...

Rebooting AI from the Ground Up | SXSW LIVE

YouTube video by SXSW

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