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Philly daily roundup: Equitable, inclusive investing; AI in DE; ACP ends

Plus, CIC Philadelphia will be receiving $1 million worth of microscopy equipment.

DR. AMELIA ESCOLANO AND HER TEAM AT THE WISTAR INSTITUTE (SARAH HUFFMAN/TECHNICAL.LY)

How you work will determine who will work

The Fearless Fund, which supports Black women entrepreneurs, is facing a lawsuit related to anti-discrimination. This is part of a broader trend of backlash  against racial equity initiatives implemented post-2020.

But diverse representation in the workforce and entrepreneurship has concrete economic benefits, so there’s been a shift from race-focused programs to more inclusive strategies like income-based and community-specific initiatives.

➡️ Read more about what policies attract diverse talent in Chris Wink’s column.

4 ways Delaware uses AI in various sectors

Delaware-based nonprofit The Tech Forum highlighted AI uses in different sectors at “AI in DE,” offering an opportunity to learn from people who use the technology every day.

AI is like the next generation of programming said entrepreneur Matt Saponaro, who encouraged educators to integrate the technology into curriculum for students.

➡️ Read Holly’s story on AI’s use in government, academia and business.

News Incubator: What else to know today

• The Affordable Connectivity Program officially lapsed, leaving a gap in resources for families across the nation. However, advocates are still pushing for a solution.  [NDIA/Techncial.ly]

• CIC Philadelphia will be receiving $1 million worth of microscopy equipment because Cambridge Innovation Center expanded its sponsorship agreement with microscopy equipment company ZEISS. [CIC/Techncial.ly]

• The City of Philadelphia’s Digital Literacy Alliance is accepting applications for its Summer 2024 grant cycle. The alliance is specifically looking for projects that “activate resident volunteers, peer leadership, and/or community ambassador models.” [City of Philadelphia/Technical.ly]

• Local real estate developers are antsy for the regions next life sciences “unicorn” as industry real estate projects continue to be built. [Philly Biz Journal/Technical.ly]

🗓️ On the Calendar

• Deep dive into generative AI at Philly Tech Council’s AI for Everyone event on June 5. The free event will feature lightning talks, guest speakers and an opening keynote. [Details Here]

• The WICT Network’s Tech It Out conference will take place at the Union League on June 6. This year’s theme focuses on the transformative potential of AI. [Buy Tickets]

• Coded by Kids is celebrating its 10th anniversary on June 6 at the Center for Design Philadelphia. [Buy Tickets]

• Attend rePhil on June 10 to connect with the local tech scene. It’ll feature three talks from the Philly AWS Meetup group, and proceeds go toward organizations aimed at promoting diversity in tech. [Register Here]

Sarah Huffman is a 2022-2024 corps member for Report for America, an initiative of The Groundtruth Project that pairs young journalists with local newsrooms. This position is supported by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism.

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