jstet / data4good.work

A taxonomy and a list of organizations that leverage data for social and environmental good.
https://data4good.work
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Extend definition of data4good to include some sort of ethics of how data should be used #6

Closed jstet closed 11 months ago

jstet commented 1 year ago

OpenAI also claims to want to make the world a better place but they are not a data4good organization

jstet commented 11 months ago

Current Definition:

Data4Good refers to the use of data and analytics social and environmental good. This can range from data-driven research and analysis, open data initiatives, data visualization, to the of data-driven tools and platforms. Data4Good is driven by the belief that data can be a powerful force for good, helping to address pressing challenges instead of solely focusing on maximizing profits.

jstet commented 11 months ago

Improved Version:

In the context of this website, Data4Good refers to the use of data for social and environmental good. This includes applying tools and techniques related to Data Science and developing data-driven solutions. Data4Good is driven by the belief that data can be a powerful force for good, addressing pressing challenges instead of solely focusing on maximizing profits. However, it is important for Data4Good to adhere to the ethical practices of prioritizing privacy and consent, ensuring data security, promoting transparency, mitigating biases for fairness, and establishing accountability for data impact.