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DataKind has teamed up with Microsoft to use data for good yet again, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! At DataKind, our mission is to harness the power of data science and AI in the service of humanity. Similarly, Microsoft believes that AI, when designed and used responsibly , can …

Hi DataKinders! As many of you know, this is a momentous year for DataKind . We received a major grant from The Rockefeller Foundation and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to continue DataKind’s mission to harness the power of data science and AI in the service of humanity. As …

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of the DataKind team, Russatta Buford, DataKind’s Chief Operating Officer! As we set out to scale our impact and set DataKind up to support the data science for social good ecosystem in the long run, Russatta will be a critical member …

Dear DataKinders, This is a big moment. You’ve been with us from the start because you believed that we had the opportunity to redefine how data science is used in pursuit of humanity’s greatest values. You pitched in your time, your efforts, and your support to make that happen. You …

We’re thrilled to announce that DataKind is receiving major support from the new Data Science for Social Impact collaborative funded by The Rockefeller Foundation and the Mastercard Impact Fund – administered by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth . Data Science for Social Impact is a transformational model for collaborative …

By Jake Porway, Founder & Executive Director, DataKind It’s with a bittersweet note that we wish a fond farewell to Emma Prest, the Executive Director of DataKind UK. Emma has served valiantly as the leader of DKUK since 2014, when she joined this fledgling charity as a general manager, staffed …

It’s that time of the year again when folks share their predictions for the year ahead. There have been a couple of lists of AI trends, which arrive at some rough consensus that in 2019 we’ll likely see breakthrough trends in better AI assistants , increased logistics efficiency , and …

Hello DataKinders! Wow, what a year it’s been! The world has changed so much. AI is now a mainstay in the terminology, ethics is the hottest topic since data privacy, and so many tech companies have started providing more pro bono services. It’s been a wild ride, but one thing …

We’re thrilled to announce that DataKind has teamed up with Google to apply AI for social impact! The Google AI Impact Challenge is an open call for nonprofits, academics, and social enterprises around the world to apply with proposals for how they could use AI to help address some of …

DataKind is looking for a Senior IT Manager based out of our New York (Brooklyn) office . Named as one of Fast Company’s 10 most innovative nonprofits in their 2017 World’s Most Innovative Companies List, we are a global organization that harnesses the power of data science in the service …