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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is pouring millions of dollars into combating AI's dark side - TL;DR CNBC

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is pouring millions of dollars into combating AI's dark side

Publishing timestamp: 2023-09-14 12:44:26


Summary

The article discusses Craig Newmark's philanthropic efforts, particularly his recent $3 million donation to fund an artificial intelligence and education initiative by Common Sense Media. Newmark expresses concerns about the rapid evolution of AI and its potential for misinformation. He also discusses his previous donations to various causes involving media and technology, including journalism, combating misinformation, countering online harassment, cybersecurity, and supporting veterans and military families. Newmark emphasizes the importance of protecting children in the age of AI and acknowledges the polarized and politicized landscape surrounding topics like misinformation and content moderation. He also mentions his involvement with the City University of New York's Craig Newmark Graduate School in Journalism and the Markup newsroom. Newmark discusses his philanthropic success rate, his online presence, and his focus on cybersecurity and supporting veterans.


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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/14/craigslists-craig-newmark-funding-common-sense-media-ai-project.html


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