Amy Sample Ward
CEO, NTEN
AMY SAMPLE WARD (they/them) believes that technology should be accessible and accountable to everyone, especially communities historically and systemically excluded from the digital world. They are the CEO of NTEN, a nonprofit creating a world where missions and movements are more successful through the skillful and equitable use of technology.
Amy’s second book, “Social Change Anytime Everywhere,” was a Terry McAdam Book Award finalist. Their latest book, “The Tech That Comes Next,” co-authored with Afua Bruce, addresses the opportunities for change makers, technologists, philanthropists, and policymakers to build an equitable world with technology.
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Stay Human, Risk Aware (and Values Focused) While Investigating AI
AI hype is everywhere. But it’s not always clear how to use AI responsibly. Learn the basics of “Responsible AI,” including crucial areas such as fairness, transparency, explainability, data privacy, ethics and more. Participants will learn how to promote ethical use of this powerful technology—lessons that will prepare them to become stewards of Responsible AI in nonprofit organizations.
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