In 2025, PJMF committed $75.8 million across 149 grants to organizations building AI for public purpose. This represents one of the largest investments in public purpose AI, in a moment where everyone is racing to innovate. See our impact announcement: https://tr.ee/j7OhTE

The architecture of our digital future is being built right now, in the communities that depend on these systems. By investing in AI development under this lens, we can build it as an infrastructure with public purpose at the center. Stay tuned for our impact announcement.

31% of U.S. food goes uneaten, wasting land, water, and energy. The U.S. Food Waste Pact, co-led by our partner @refed.bsky.social, is uniting supply chains nationwide to cut waste, reduce emissions, and build a more sustainable food system. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yzzmcxmy

At MIT Solve Challenge Finals, global innovators proved that purpose-driven tech creates positive impact and sustainable value for society. As @vilasdhar.bsky.social put it in the day’s opening keynote, we can build the infrastructure of institutions that can create a new just future for all of us.

What’s new on PJMF’s Learning Hub? In case you missed it, we’ve compiled a recap of what’s been added to the Hub over the past few months! See our August newsletter and join the Learning Hub mailing list for future updates: https://loom.ly/ep95YjA

Rounding out the last day of our #PJMFLinkedInTakeover, we’re spotlighting Valmik Patel, Lead Engineer and Data Scientist, as he reflects on his growth as a data scientist and the moment when technical expertise intersects with purposeful impact: https://loom.ly/Qc28sVQ

PJMF President Vilas Dhar continues the #PJMFLinkedInTakeover by our team. Elena Brennan, Strategy and Innovation Associate, reflects on why strategic intervention is needed for AI to serve our shared mission and ensure technology advances human equity: https://loom.ly/EEYcs28

AI systems are now integrated into decisions in education, healthcare, criminal justice, and opportunity — the voices of those who understand these needs most deeply need to be given a seat at the table. Learn more about our vision for a better AI future: mcgovern.org

AI can't serve the public good if it's built behind closed doors. On Winging It, PJMF President Vilas Dhar shared with Colin Crowell why building safe and open systems requires a cultural shift in how we consider equal access to these tools. Learn how here: loom.ly/AGIbVnA

As climate change accelerates, the need for faster, smarter tools to help protect the planet grows. Our partners, Conservation International, are building an AI curriculum to upskill their staff and empower them to use AI in their work responsibly. Learn more: https://loom.ly/xydAOKo

Hyperlocal media is a key element of building a strong community. When we give people the power to shape the narrative, we can provide them with the right info to engage with their world. See how Epicenter NYC uses AI to serve multicultural communities: epicenter-nyc.com

Advance artificial intelligence and data science solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all! The Patrick J McGovern Foundation is hiring!

Role: Full Stack Developer
Location: Remote (US)
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Spotlighting mission-driven data and AI opportunities

Thank you for joining us for yesterday evening’s event, Tech-for-Good Careers: A Community-Centered Approach to Data and AI Innovation, hosted by DSI and The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

A special thank you to our presenters and panelists!