Part 3/5 of our Summer PIT Stop workshop series – sign up HERE for sessions at 11:30am or 4:30pm! At Camp Black Box, we’ll peek under the hood of large language models and turn invisible AI magic into something you can see, touch, build, and even print. Campers will discover how words get chopped into […]
Most people interact with AI every day but have no way to see inside it. Workbench (https://workbench.ndif.us/) is a free tool that changes this. Built by the National Deep Inference Fabric (NDIF), Workbench lets anyone explore how AI models work inside without writing a single line of code. At this crucial moment when AI is […]
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what does it mean to build technology worthy of the Constitution? Join Beneficial Computing (501c3) a Robin Hood Foundation incubated civic tech nonprofit for a series of live presentations and demonstrations exploring how civic technology can strengthen the relationship between people, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions. Through […]
Cycling is one of the most sustainable ways to move through a city. More riders means safer streets and a healthier city for everyone. But for cycling to be accessible, it has to be safe. Using Level of Traffic Stress (LTS), a framework developed by urban planning researcher Peter Furth, Our Phalt rates every street […]
Part 4/5 of our Summer PIT Stop workshop series – sign up HERE for sessions at 11:30am or 4:30pm! At Responsible AI Rangers, campers become responsible tech trail guides learning how to use AI in ways that are fair, helpful, creative, and safe. Through hands-on challenges, team activities, and real-world examples, we’ll explore how AI […]
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what does it mean to build technology worthy of the Constitution? Join Beneficial Computing (501c3) a Robin Hood Foundation incubated civic tech nonprofit for a series of live presentations and demonstrations exploring how civic technology can strengthen the relationship between people, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions. Through […]
Part 5/5 of our Summer PIT Stop workshop series – sign up HERE for sessions at 11:30am or 4:30pm! It’s time to bring everything back to the block! At Community Tech Jamboree, campers come together to explore how AI, data, and community knowledge can be used to address real challenges and build stronger neighborhoods. Through […]
citylensnyc.com City Lens NYC is a civic technology platform that translates complex New York City data into accessible, usable insights for everyday people. NYC has one of the largest open data ecosystems, but most residents do not have the time, technical skills, or context to actually use it. City Lens closes that gap. The platform […]
fomo.nyc is a community-built interactive map of upcoming events in the NYC area. It works by visiting the websites of parks, museums, music venues, etc., identifying any upcoming events, and displaying them on a map. This project is a labor of love and will always be free and open-source. Creator Isha Mani will be present […]
fomo.nyc is a community-built interactive map of upcoming events in the NYC area. It works by visiting the websites of parks, museums, music venues, etc., identifying any upcoming events, and displaying them on a map. This project is a labor of love and will always be free and open-source. Creator Isha Mani will be present […]
Learn to track how neighborhoods are getting built, from what’s going up next door to new skyscrapers: Join us for an exciting in-person dive into the wild world of New York construction! Come explore how the city and skyline reshape itself and get the scoop on what’s shaping your neighborhoods future. Learn how to track every renovation and new foundation in your […]
Cycling is one of the most sustainable ways to move through a city. More riders means safer streets and a healthier city for everyone. But for cycling to be accessible, it has to be safe. Using Level of Traffic Stress (LTS), a framework developed by urban planning researcher Peter Furth, Our Phalt rates every street […]