Our Impact in the Headlines
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Modesto Bee | Organization yüda aims to bridge gender equity gap in tech
Modesto-based organization aims to bring more tech opportunities to underrepresented communities
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Scratch Education Collaborative Spotlight: Stanislaus County Office of Education
This post is part of a series highlighting the work of the Scratch Education Collaborative (SEC). In this series, we’ll introduce you to some core principles, people, and practices that help shape how we think about creative, collaborative learning.
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CGTN | Rural California organization advocates for gender equity in tech
Technology is transforming the way we work and live, but some say to tech economy isn’t accessible to everyone.
CGTN’s Mark Niu talks to one group in rural California working to change that by creating opportunity for women and girls in tech.
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NAB Show | Leveraging Generative AI Responsibly: Balancing Benefits and Risks
Our panel of experts will explore how generative AI tools can enhance, support and scale organizational frameworks dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments. They’ll also examine the risks associated with AI implementation in D&I efforts. From algorithmic biases to privacy concerns, our panelists will provide insights into the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on AI technologies and the importance of maintaining human oversight and accountability.
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Startups gather in Silicon Valley for AI DevWorld Conference
One of the world’s largest artificial intelligence events for developers is taking place in Silicon Valley. While AI DevWorld showcases how startups are innovating with AI, it also aims to look for ways that entrepreneurs can help spread the wealth.
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Latinas B2b | Central Valley Latinas of Modesto Building Digital Equity for Marginalized Communities
What happens when you bring three fierce Latinas who are inspired by the power of technology and their passion for building digital equity for their communities?
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VOICE & AI 2023 | Panel: The Cost of Exclusion: How Lack of Diversity in AI and LLMs is Failing Marginalized Communities
In recent years, there has been growing concern over the lack of diversity in the field of AI. This talk will explore how this lack of diversity is impacting marginalized communities, and how it is failing to account for the needs and experiences of these communities in the development and deployment of new technologies.
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THE SECRET SAUCE TO CREATING TECH IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES…COLLABORATION + PASSION = POSSIBILITIES
How the heck do you create and elevate the tech vibe in your community? Join Women Techmakers Modesto, a misfit group of 5 BIPOC who are as diverse and different as can be but have found a way to create a tech community in California’s Central Valley, the home of immigrant farmworkers and agricultural industry titans.