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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 14h

Day 1 of Fund.AI brought together changemakers from across the country. From strategy sessions to real-world case studies, one takeaway was clear: philanthropy's capital is indispensable in unlocking AI’s full potential in social impact. Stay tuned for Day 2. @ffwdorg.bsky.social

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 1d

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

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 2d

AI will define this era, but philanthropy may be its most powerful player. Fund AI, hosted by PJMF in partnership with @ffwdorg.bsky.social , returns this week to connect grantmakers shaping AI for social impact. Stay tuned @pjmfdn.bsky.social for event content and insights.

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 2d

Learn more about our work at mcgovern.org.

#UNGA80 #UNGeneralAssembly #UNGA #AIGovernance #AIPolicy

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 2d

When builders design for humanity, policymakers center community, and funders invest in capacity, we begin to see deep change in the systems that impact our lives. The AI-enabled future we’re building should be collaborative, designed with communities closest to the outcomes.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 2d

@vilasdhar.bsky.social joined Javad Mushtaq for Doconomy’s AI for Impact: From Hype to Real Systems Change to discuss a new approach to systemic change in a digital world - one that is grounded in intentional choices about power, participation, and purpose.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 5d

Take a look at the new AI Builders FAQ section on the Learning Hub, where we provide short recaps of commonly asked questions relating to AI product development, deployment, and scaling: https://learn.mcgovern.org/AI-Journey-in-Practice-19770021ed8c8046b271e971e89abd0b?pvs=25

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 6d

We cannot repeat the mistake of social media with AI, when governance came too late. In TIME, PJMF President @vilasdhar.bsky.social explains how the UN resolution can ground AI in science and global cooperation to create a better future for us all. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2shh8t5c

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 6d

The judicial systems we've inherited don't have to define our future. With Thomson Reuters Foundation, @vilasdhar.bsky.social illuminated how past decisions shape our present structure of justice - and human-made obstacles to justice are ones we have the power to dismantle. Learn more: mcgovern.org

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 7d

The choices we make with philanthropic capital will influence the future of AI. PJMF’s new AI and Philanthropy Resources Hub provides funders with tools for strategy, organizational use, and grantee readiness. Explore today: https://tinyurl.com/55zaetn6

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 8d

Everyone deserves fair compensation for their work. But immigrant and low-wage workers too often suffer from wage theft. Enter Reclamo AI, a partner of @ffwdorg.bsky.social. The multilingual, mobile-first digital assistant helps them access justice fast. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4fxy9z6k

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 8d

The conversations at #UNGA80 will influence AI governance for years to come. We're here to ensure that the communities most affected by technological change have a seat at the table.

Learn more about our work at mcgovern.org.

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 8d

Throughout the week, we shared stories of our partners who are using AI to drive climate action, expand educational access, and strengthen democratic institutions. Around the world, these activities create change in real time.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 8d

In its 80th year, we stand at a turning point. Amidst political complexity, evolving social dynamics, and accelerating technological change, AI opens new doors to improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 8d

Once a year, global leaders & changemakers come together at #UNGA to define a new blueprint to take on the challenges our world faces. PJMF came as advocates for our mission: the future of AI can't be left to a privileged few. Our shared future calls all of us to participate.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 12d

Now comes the work: translating these conversations into practice, ensuring the reality of the global majority is the foundation we build AI governance upon.

Learn more about our work at the link in our bio.

#UNGA80 #UNGeneralAssembly #UNGA #AIGovernance #AIPolicy

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 12d

We left with renewed conviction that when you bring diverse voices together around shared values of trust, fairness, and democratic principles, you leave with governance frameworks that work for real people in real communities.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 12d

Today, we accelerate building the future where AI reinforces trust, fairness, and democratic values. We’re expanding the conversation outside of Silicon Valley boardrooms, and into farming communities, classrooms, and clinics around the world.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 12d

At the UN's launch of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, PJMF President @vilasdhar.bsky.social brought community voices into the dialogue. This conversation gave us the shared commitment to grounding international cooperation in community impact.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 12d

We left with renewed conviction that when you bring diverse voices together around shared values of trust, fairness, and democratic principles, you leave with governance frameworks that work for real people in real communities.

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 12d

Kids deserve an AI future built on safety and trust. On Monday at 1 PM ET, Dr. Rebecca Portnoff of Thorn, David Ryan Polgar of @alltechishuman.bsky.social, and Yolanda Botti-Lodovico of PJMF will share insights on how to protect children in the digital age. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/3c7mz37k

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 23d

Creating safe #digitalspaces for #kids is non-negotiable. Join us for a conversation with Thorn & @alltechishuman.bsky.social on Sept. 29 at 1pm EST to learn how #AI tools and “Safety by Design” commitments are protecting children online. RSVP: https://shorturl.at/H77RL

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 13d

History was made at #UNGA80. 193 nations agreed that AI is too consequential to remain without governance. In TIME, @VilasDhar reflects on the significance of this resolution and the urgent need to harness technology for the benefit of humanity. Read in TIME: https://tinyurl.com/2shh8t5c

pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 14d

The leaders we convened demonstrated that this transformation is already underway, guided by visionaries who understand that our shared digital future requires every voice at the table. Learn more about UN 2.0 here:

United Nations | UN 2.0 | United Nations

Evolving for Impact: Skills and Culture for Tomorrow Halfway through the 2030 Agenda, the world is not on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is not too late to change course, if we all rethink, refocus, and recharge. UN 2.0 encapsulates the Secretary-General's vision of a modern...

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 14d

At PJMF, we've seen what's possible when diverse voices shape technological change. True innovation means technological advancement alongside the development of institutions that engage communities on the ground.

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pjmfdn.bsky.social @pjmfdn.bsky.social · 14d

The agenda calls for inclusive, networked, and effective multilateralism to foresee, respond, and deliver on our world's challenges.

In 1945, the UN was built for a different world. In 2025, its leaders are ready to rebuild it for ours.

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