As a concept, Worthwhile AI came from the question ‘is this a worthwhile use of AI, and how can AI be worthwhile for all?’ It’s a question that we ask to ensure we’re always foregrounding our mission, communities and values.
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Operations Manager and Charity Volunteer... a week in the life of Janina
By day I’m Operations Manager and a Director at The Developer Society, and outside of that I volunteer as Project Coordinator for The Hygiene Bank in the Tunbridge Wells area. The two roles might sound very different, but they actually overlap more than you’d expect. At The Developer Society, I’m all about solving problems, keeping things moving, and making sure projects run smoothly — and those same skills come in handy when I’m organising collections and supporting community partners.
AI hallucination: The $1 trillion problem and why your gut feeling is still vital
AI's invention of false PRs and code proved human judgment is utterly vital. A simple solution avoided unnecessary custom code, ensuring sustainable tech and essential risk oversight.
Beyond the Hype: What we learned from our first two AI solutions in grants analysis
The market truth is that you can’t just ‘throw your data at AI.’ Our Lead Developer offers an honest technical breakdown explaining why initial RAG and Map-Reduce attempts failed, and how the strategic use of LLM 'Tools' provided accurate, mission-critical insights for a major grants organisation.
The Creative Director’s essential checklist: Cut the guesswork for accessible content
Accessibility is hard, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Our Creative Director, Paul Evans, shares his trusted go-to's, the non-code checks and designer-approved resources needed to cut the guesswork. This essential framework demystifies clarity and contrast, providing the knowledge to upskill your team and guarantee a streamlined user experience.
The AI balance: Lessons from Duolingo's controversial pivot
This week, the well-known language learning tool, Duolingo, announced it will become an “AI-First” company, replacing many human translators and content creators with AI-generated alternatives. This has been met with huge backlash from users who are threatening to leave the platform entirely.
Introducing... Worthwhile AI
Artificial Intelligence promises transformative potential, but also raises profound ethical questions for not-for-profits. How do we embrace innovation without compromising our core values? Enter Worthwhile AI: community-owned technology platform designed specifically for the third sector, by the third sector.
Open doors
What are the upsides and side-effects of asking "what would you like your role to be?"