AI beyond the hype: Nonprofits should adapt organizational applications that make sense, to the social sector context.
Jim Fruchterman
Jim’s 2024 Update
In 2024, Tech Matters launched a new data governance movement, the Better Deal for Data, and continued AI education for nonprofit leaders.
Should I Be Using AI for This?
See our Nonprofit AI Treasure Map. It’s a roadmap for non-technical nonprofit leaders making decisions about adopting and using AI technology.
The Latest on the Better Deal for Data
We have been gratified by the reaction to our initial white paper proposing a Better Deal for Data and a new data governance movement.
Refocus tech talent to help people rather than maximize profits – The Mercury News, March 20, 2024
Silicon Valley layoffs go from bad to worse, and the nonprofit sector is waking up to new opportunities to attract tech talent.
Generative AI Is All About the Money, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Jan. 25, 2024
I hope you join me and other nonprofit technologists in helping to see that AI gets applied ethically for maximum positive social impact.
Jim’s 2023 Update
The biggest news for Tech Matters in 2023, is that we are now an independent nonprofit. Read on to find out about our top three activities.
Aselo Helps Childline Zambia Save Trafficked Children
A group of trafficked young people from Malawi and Mozambique were saved when one boy was able to run away and managed to call 116.
Empowering Sexual Violence Survivors (with exciting technology behind the scenes)
Callisto launched a new, more survivor-centric version of its platform just in the last eighteen months, and it’s working!
The Future of Tech for Child Helplines
Aselo update on workshop held in Stockholm, Sweden the day before the 10th International Consultation of Child Helpline International (CHI).












