Dear friends,
On the days when you feel like technology can’t possibly move any faster—it, of course, speeds up even more. And this time, the major disruptions have been around tech regulation and ethics.
From who the heck is going to be (or stay?) the CEO of OpenAI, to the Paris Charter on AI and Journalism launching on Nov. 19 (it’s a trailblazing effort chaired by Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa), to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act now being threatened due to tensions around public surveillance, we have a lot to keep up with (and that’s just a sampling).
So many people are working on how AI should be allowed to shape our society, now and in the future. It’s a critical—and malleable and squishy—time in history. That’s why at The Markup, we’re giving people clarity through our transparent investigative journalism, equipping everyone with simple-to-use tools, and hosting conversations with leading voices in the global AI discourse like Dr. Joy Buolamwini. And that’s why we need your support more than ever—because the stakes are high.
We’re also thrilled to share that our intrepid CEO, Nabiha Syed has been named to the prestigious Crain’s New York Business ‘40 Under 40’ list for 2023, which recognizes professionals—philanthropists, founders, business execs, and community leaders, among others—at or near the top of their game. As we say, we’re not in it for the glory, but we’re so pleased that Nabiha has been recognized for her talent and tenacity.
Stay tuned for what comes next, we’re about to launch some pretty startling investigative findings in the coming weeks.
With gratitude,
Sisi & Nabiha