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Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion during the 2024 Women’s History Month

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March is Women’s History Month. Since 1987, the United States has honored women’s ongoing contributions to history, society, and culture. The 2024 Women’s History Month celebrates women who promote equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. What is Women’s History Month? What is Women’s History Month?

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Why is Person First Language Important and 7 Ways You Can Start Using It Right Now

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We’re usually not taught to speak with person-first language. Person-first language is more inclusive of people with disabilities, centering someone’s humanity over their disability or condition. It may be a bit wordier, but it’s important to learn how to use person-first language and avoid its opposite, identity-first language.

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8 Types of Non-Inclusive Language To Avoid

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The Inclusivity Tool was designed to help content creators follow the best practices around using inclusive language. Many organizations have been working with marginalized populations for decades while the study of how language impacts culture is only in its infancy. These terms can be triggering for audiences that know this history.

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Still Confused About AI, Learn the Facts A-Bot Us!

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Mini Code, Multiple Connections “There is a tendency to think of large language models as massive programs,” David said. Through exposure and feedback, it builds a deeper understanding of language. “AI Our history can’t be a guide for future behavior, but it is a template for enduring values. What are AI’s strengths?

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Spell check, Grammar check, now Inclusive check? Google’s ‘Assistive Writer’

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In April of 2022, Google quietly rolled out a very interesting feature called ‘Assistive Writer’ which automatically identifies noninclusive language like a spell checker. The tool, powered by a language processing AI, flags gendered language as well as other words like ‘landlord’ and suggests that they may be noninclusive.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

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With limited access to body language, tone, and context, precise communication becomes an essential skill. We learned that having a history of shared values and expectations for behavior makes for healthier virtual environments. A history of shared values makes for healthier virtual environments.

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Quick Favor Please! Take the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Survey

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The 2020 Global Trends in Giving Survey is now live and available in seven languages! Please be a part of this amazing research project and take the survey! The results will be released on September 14, 2020 in the third edition of the Global Trends in Giving Report.

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