There are just 4 days left for artists ages 14-17 to enter our "Cybersecurity in Daily Life" Poster Competition. Young people can win up to $2,000. Keep reading for details! This contest draws inspiration from American civic education's rich history. During challenging times, like the Great Depression, artists have created posters to uplift and inform. Today, the Poster Competition calls on the rising generation to help spread awareness of cybersecurity through their art. We're asking young artists: * What does cybersecurity look like? * How does it impact your tech use? * Why is it important to you? We're offering $1,000 to eight runners-up and $2,000 to the grand prize winner. The deadline to submit is August 31, 2024, at 11:59pm ET. Learn more and encourage the teens in your life to submit today: www.aspendigital.org/enter #CyberAwareness #CyberCivilDefense #PosterCompetition
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Aspen Digital is a nonpartisan technology and information-focused organization that brings together thinkers and doers to uncover new ideas and spark policies, processes, and procedures that empower communities and strengthen democracy. A future-focused program of the Aspen Institute, we inspire collaboration among diverse voices from industry, government, and civil society to ensure our interconnected world is accessible, safe, and inclusive – both online and off.
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Media coverage of AI often fails to distinguish between hype and reality. This leads to public misconceptions that can fuel unnecessary fears or unrealistic hopes about these tools. To help the rising generation think critically about AI reporting, we've just published a media literacy lesson plan geared toward high school and junior college students. This educational resource is designed to equip students for an AI-driven world by fostering a deeper understanding of how AI is portrayed and interpreted in the media. It includes a comprehensive set of resources: * A materials list * Resource links * Detailed instructions * A sample presentation * Conversation starters * Assessment guidelines * A vocabulary guide In the spirit of open access, we welcome educators and anyone to use, repurpose, and expand on this work. Access the “Interpreting AI in the News” lesson plan: https://lnkd.in/gSWHXCYf #ArtificialIntelligence #MediaLiteracy #Education #Teachers
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The news media is anxious about the rapid advance of AI and its impact on business. But the industry ignores these tech tools at its peril. Our team is calling on media organizations to educate themselves on both the risks and the opportunities – to use AI to empower journalism and meet evolving consumer needs. Answer our call: https://lnkd.in/gnCaBcjX #ArtificialIntelligence #News #SustainableJournalism
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A great learning opportunity from our policy experts at Aspen Tech Policy Hub for all you nonprofits out there doing advocacy work. With SCOTUS ending Chevron deference, organizations are wondering how they can champion policy change under new conditions. Team Hub has you covered! And they're bringing a fantastic expert to help answer your questions: Georgetown University Law & Politics Professor Josh Chafetz. Join them on September 11 at 2pm ET. Learn more and register at the link below. ⬇ #Chevron #SCOTUS #Nonprofits #Advocacy #Policy
⏰ Join us on Wednesday, September 11th at 11am PT/2pm ET for our webinar, Beyond Chevron: Advancing Nonprofit Advocacy in a New Legal Landscape. 🏛️ With the Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, regulatory policymaking is entering a new era. This webinar will explore how nonprofit organizations can adapt their advocacy strategies post-Chevron deference. 💡 Featuring insights from Josh Chafetz, Professor of Law and Politics at Georgetown University, and a panel of nonprofit representatives, this session is a must-attend for anyone involved in policy advocacy. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gscvsAne
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We recently hosted an event on how to build a more public AI ecosystem with Metagov at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The event brought together nearly 80 leaders from government, tech, and civil society to coordinate efforts to make AI more publicly accessible and publicly accountable. Catch some photos and highlights in a new post by our team's B Cavello, an expert in all things emerging tech. ⬇ #PublicAI #EmergingTechnology
Last week, I got to talk with some truly brilliant people (including a panel of US federal AI leadership) about #PublicAI at the Library of Congress! I met so many extraordinary people (and I don't think I've ever been in a room with so many librarians)! The event brought together nearly 80 leaders in government, academia, tech, and civil society to coordinate on Building #AMorePublicAI Ecosystem. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVCUQvKk I'm excited to be in such good company, working to ensuring that AI is publicly accessible, publicly accountable, and works for ALL of us, now AND into the future! Thanks to Natalie Buda Smith, Joshua Tan, and Samuel J Klein for their partnership and HUGE thank you to Beth, Diego, Eleanor and my incredible Aspen Digital colleagues for helping to make this all possible.
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As Senior Citizens Day comes to a close, we're calling on technologists, policymakers, and nonprofit leaders to consider how they can improve digital equity for the 10s of millions of older adults across the US. Left unchecked, the speed at which technology develops can exacerbate "digital ageism," the lack of diverse representation of older individuals in the design, development, and marketing of digital tools and their algorithms. Yet, a significant amount of catching up is needed before older adults are thoughtfully integrated into the development and deployment of new technologies. To identify and start filling in the gaps, we recently brought together experts to discuss building trust, identifying responsibilities, and defining terminology. Our team's Shanthi Bolla provides the highlights in a new article. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g8MXgUX2 Want to know how your organization can foster digital equity for older adults? We've published a playbook for tech companies, community leaders, and policymakers. It offers a comprehensive approach to serving diverse aging communities. Dive in: https://lnkd.in/ggj3wuKg #SeniorCitizensDay #OlderAdults #DigitalEquity
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🐺 Just like Wolverine when he said, ‘patience isn’t my strongest suit’, I can’t wait to get on a plane to speak at the Aspen Digital Cyber Summit next month! 👽 AI has dominated the headlines in ways that are difficult to separate fact from fiction. At the summit I will explore the complex issues around cyber and AI related threats, separating myths from realities and everything in-between. 🌏 How is this impacting geopolitical competition between major states especially concerning China, the US and other major powers? Are nations getting it right or wrong in their approach to China amid this current rapid technological acceleration? And how can we avoid misinterpretation and miscalculation during these turbulent times in international relations? Join me and a stellar lineup of speakers such as Kemba Walden David Luber Sami Khoury Rishi Iyengar Jorge Guajardo Jonathan Luff Jaret C. Riddick, PhD Phumzile Van Damme Jaya Gary Brantley Nathaniel Fick Siobhan Gorman Reynold Hoover Katie D'Hondt Brooks as we all try to assist in building a safer and more secure digital future. 📆 Date: 18th September 📍 Location: Washington DC, USA 🔗 www.aspencybersummit.org Looking forward to seeing you all there! #Cybersecurity #AI #Geopolitics #TechPolicy Protostar Strategy
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Facing challenges to recruit and retain their frontline workforce, US-based #manufacturers are starting to turn to #ArtificialIntelligence tools. But without accompanying improvements to job quality, this newfound #automation can do more harm than good. Our team has offered actionable guidance for how manufacturing executives can keep worker well-being front and center while integrating emerging technologies into their operations. “Frontline AI: A Guide for Manufacturers” is a great resource for employers who want to make the most out of their investments in #innovation, attract and retain talent, and protect their bottom line. Check it out now: https://lnkd.in/ggiDHfME
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It’s not enough to hire great talent. We need our employees to want to stay, too. Top talent is leaving #cybersecurity due to heavy workloads and burnout, making #retention one of the biggest problems facing the field today. If #employers want to ensure good performers stick around, they must improve employee benefits, internal communications, workplace flexibility, and growth opportunities. Our US Cybersecurity Group has recommended actionable steps that cybersecurity executives can take to build more resilient workforces. A collective of industry and civil society leaders at the frontline of technology and security, the US Group is well-positioned to offer this roadmap to their peers. Read their guidance: https://lnkd.in/gzmzh9_5 #AspenCyber #CyberWorkforce
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Tech advancements have led to an explosion in #data generation. Currently, these data are rarely made available to those who might benefit from them most. How can we rebalance the scales? Our Council for a Fair Data Future has offered a new strategic insight and solution. Keep reading to learn more. Data are often produced without the knowledge, consent, or control of its subject. We need to ensure that data benefits individuals and communities, not just investors and data-dealers. That’s where the Council for a Fair Data Future comes in. This group of 25 leaders and experts from across the data-driven economy has identified solutions to empower every community. Here’s their strategic insight: #philanthropy plays a critical role in unlocking datasets for the greater good. Because it fuels and influences the work of #nonprofits, and nonprofits generate and collect a lot of data. These data are produced as work gets done – whether it be #research, #development, or service-delivery – and they often provide insights on specific populations. Using a simple tool already available to them, grant agreements, philanthropists can help lead toward a more fair data future. Read “Building a Fair Data Future” to learn how: https://lnkd.in/e4qNZfbM
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