Today, Schmidt Futures is excited to announce the first cohort of AI2050 Early Career Fellows who will work on the hard problems we must solve in order for AI to benefit society.
To learn more, visit: schmidtfutures.com/schmidt-future…
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Supporting projects at the intersection of talent and technology.
- BREAKING: Our founders @ericschmidt @wenschmidt announce $1B talent commitment including anchor program Rise – initiative of @SchmidtFutures @rhodes_trust. Read more: schmidtfutures.com/rise
- We’re excited to announce the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, a program of Schmidt Futures which aims to accelerate science by supporting postdoctoral fellows to learn and apply AI methods to their research. Learn more: schmidtfutures.com/schmidt-future…
00:00 - We're launching the Schmidt Futures Network to support early-stage initiatives within our network to find additional partners & diversify funding. The first initiative is @Convergent_FROs, an incubator aiming to fill a structural gap in the R&D ecosystem.
- The @commonwealthsec and @SchmidtFutures hosted an event at Marlborough House on Tuesday focusing on black women in leadership. Attendees discussed and proposed solutions to issues affecting Black women globally. #BlackWomenLeadFor the last 2 days, I have been with other leaders from across the continent designing a Global Black Women Executive Leadership Program courtesy of @SchmidtFutures and the @commonwealthorg. The new initiative will identify talented black women leaders from around the world ...
- We’re proud to launch the Virtual Institute of Scientific Software (VISS) today, an effort to develop research software engineers to bridge the gap between modern science and scalable complex software, more in @ScienceMagazine
- With increased challenges to democratic values, many people are concerned about the future of open societies. At ISF's Global Summit, '23 Fellow @nathanlawkc & @ericschmidt discussed how we can work together so that new technologies are a force for good in the world.
00:00 - To solve the world’s hardest problems, we must strengthen democratic values, collaboration, and security as technology reshapes our world. Today, we’re excited to announce the 2023 cohort of International Strategy Forum Fellows. Read more:
- We are thrilled to announce the #SchmidtCenter at @broadinstitute, merging biology and machine learning to forge a new field of science that could improve human health for centuries to come. schmidtfutures.com/broad-institut…
- In its first year, Rise, our flagship program with @rhodes_trust, received tens of thousands of applicants from over 170 countries. Meet a few of the inaugural Global Winners on @GMA who now access support FOR LIFE as they work to serve others! risefortheworld.orgSURPRISE! Global initiative @risefortheworld supports bright teens of tomorrow through scholarships. gma.abc/3Bhan85
00:00 - Congratulations to the '22 Schmidt Science Polymaths awardees. Representing an array of intellect across STEM fields, these Polymaths are an extraordinary example of the exceptional talent that Schmidt Futures scours the earth looking to find and support. schmidtfutures.com/our-work/schmi…
00:00 - In partnership with @BallmerGroup, @GatesUS and @Schusterman_Org, we’re proud to launch the Social Safety Net Product Studio, which aims to accelerate innovation and open access to over $100 million in safety net benefits for low-income Americans:
- Today we're launching @risefortheworld—the anchor program of Eric & Wendy Schmidt's $1B commitment to global talent. With @rhodes_trust, we're on a mission to find brilliant 15-17 year olds & support them for life, as they use their talents to serve others. #RiseForTheWorldImagine if we could find the most talented young people, connect them in a global community, and provide them with lifelong opportunities to spark transformational change. That’s Rise. If you’re 15-17, from anywhere in the world, apply today. risefortheworld.org
00:00 - The International Strategy Forum (ISF) bets early on the next generation of problem solvers with extraordinary potential in geopolitics, innovation, and public leadership. Yesterday we welcomed our inaugural class of 25 ISF - Asia Fellows in Singapore.
