Tags Share Florida is the hottest state in the US. Yet, Governor Ron DeSantis just signed a bill banning local measures aimed at protecting outdoor workers from extreme heat exposure. This decision displays not only cruelty but also reflects a shortsightedness that harms the well-being of Floridians. The evidence is extensive: extreme heat poses severe…
Tags Share David Brand, Chair, Investment Committee, City of Atlanta The City of Atlanta has been firm about its commitment to closing gaps in capital allocation to women and people of color—and has been recognized by the DEIC Power 100 for its work. Can you share about how your commitment to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion,…
Tags Share Dr. Vivienne Ming believes there are two dominant views regarding the powerful ascendance of artificial intelligence. One view is held by the “accelerationists,” who believe AI will solve every problem, give humans more time to pursue their interests, and save the planet. Conversely, the “doomers” believe that AI will destroy everything. Dr. Ming,…
Share Despite the recent discourse surrounding initiatives aimed at equity and justice, the investment industry has witnessed the increasingly evident value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) across their people, portfolios, and business practices. During this virtual roundtable, RFK Compass Investors will bring together a broad range of expertise, from academia to the investment…
Tags Share Jason Lamin is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lenox Park Solutions and oversees all aspects of the firm, which prioritizes impact, inclusion, and leverages extensive domain expertise to serve institutional and enterprise clients. In a conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, he explains how in the wake of a political pushback…
Tags Share Philippe Bolopion recently joined Paris-based asset manager TOBAM as its New York-based Managing Director, LBRTY product leader, and Co-Head of Long-Term Investing. In a conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, he explains how LBRTY draws on academic work to highlight that investing in democracy is more profitable and that nations that respect…
Tags Share RFK Human Rights’ Compass Investors program is proud to announce its ongoing collaboration with Lenox Park Solutions to advance inclusion initiatives globally, with the launch of the 2024 RFK Compass Investors’ Alpha Equity Survey, the results of which will allow for meaningful year-over-year analysis. In 2023, RFK Compass Investors partnered with Lenox Park…
Tags Share Exactly one year after OpenAI’s ChatGPT large language model-based chatbot went online to the public, leaders from the investment community, tech industry, and civil society organizations converged at the RFK Compass Summit on AI, Ethics, and Investments in the heart of New York City. The summit, held in partnership with Lucid Capitalism and…
Tags Share According to author and scholar Kate Crawford, the term “artificial intelligence” is a misnomer. “AI is neither artificial nor intelligent,” Crawford said. “[There is an] enormous environmental footprint – the minerals, the energy, the water – that drives AI. This is the opposite of artificiality. It’s profound materiality.” During Robert F. Kennedy Human…
Tags Share The Boston Herald notes Kerry Kennedy’s involvement in a new ballot initiative that seeks to provide a standard minimum wage for tipped workers. Read the full article for more information about the One Fair Wage campaign.
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