Tech leaders launch nonprofit to push for greater transparency in AI training data

Promoting ethical and responsible development of AI: A new nonprofit, the Seattle-based Transparency Coalition, is aiming to address one of the most pressing issues in technology: the lack of regulation and oversight of the data used to train AI models. The co-founders of the group, veteran tech and business leaders Jai Jaisimha (above, left) and Rob Eleveld (right), join us on the GeekWire Podcast to discuss their goals to help shape legislation and public policy. Read more, listen and subscribe.

OpenAI is bringing Sam Altman back to its board, and adding three new members, including former Gates Foundation CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann, who led the Seattle-based philanthropy for more than five years before stepping down in 2019. Read more.

Speaking at the Downtown Seattle Association’s annual “State of Downtown” event this week, City Council President Sara Nelson touted the benefits of working in person. But the campaign to get employees back in the office to help spur economic activity may be losing steam as companies settle into hybrid work policies. Seattle is still near the bottom of a list ranking U.S. cities on downtown recovery based on foot traffic. Read more.

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