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Empowering Voters to Break Free from Confirmation Bias with AI

In today's digital world, it’s easy for our social media feeds to be filled with content that aligns with our existing beliefs. Algorithms on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook show us what we already agree with, reinforcing our confirmation bias. It can feel impossible to …

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Ding. Sidekick leveled up.

The Highlights You've probably noticed some big improvements if you've been using our smart data assistant, Sidekick. Here's what’s new:

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5 Reasons You Need a Sidekick

Every hero needs a sidekick—a reliable partner who’s always there to provide backup, offer guidance, and help you navigate the complexities of your mission. In the world of community data, that help is here, and it’s called Sidekick. Whether you’re crafting a story about your communit …

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Healthy Diagnostics: Recapping NACCHO360

I could not be more energized coming back from time with our health partners at NACCHO360 in Detroit.

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Getting Better Results from AI: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid

AI is a powerful tool for making community data easier to use, but it’s also new and imperfect. It takes a little practice — as it would with a human assistant! — to figure out how to communicate with (or prompt) Sidekick to get the results you want, and often, you have to learn from …

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AI for Fire: Blazing Trails with New Technology and Tools

mySidewalk’s CRAIG 1300 solution uses the NFPA 1300 Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development as its framework.

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Spreadsheet Smarts: How Sidekick Outperforms the State of the Art

Tech publications are excited about a new development from research at Microsoft. The technique, SpreadsheetLLM, is described in detail in a newly published research paper. As research papers go, it's on the more accessible side. Pro tip: read the abstract, look at the images, read th …

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Harnessing AI for Good: The Power of Great Questions

It’s amazing what you can do in a week.

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Sidekick goes to Washington

Sidekick Goes to Washington: How the Department of Commerce Can Make Their Data AI-Ready The Department of Commerce has issued a request for information: AI and Open Government Data Assets Request for Information, seeking expert input on making data AI-ready. At mySidewalk, we have ex …

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Cultivating Trust in Conversations with Sidekick

This is the fifth blog post in a series dedicated to mySidewalk's new AI-powered community data assistant, Sidekick.

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Fast, Relevant Data at Your Fingertips with Sidekick

This is the second blog post in a series dedicated to mySidewalk's new AI-powered community data assistant, Sidekick.

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Making a Map in a Minute with Sidekick

This is the third blog post in a series dedicated to mySidewalk's new AI-powered community data assistant, Sidekick.

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Say hello to Sidekick, your new partner in community transformation

This is the first blog post in a series dedicated to mySidewalk's new AI-powered community data assistant, Sidekick.

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Crafting Stories You're Compelled to Share with Sidekick

This is the fourth blog post in a series dedicated to mySidewalk's new AI-powered community data assistant, Sidekick.

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Revolutionizing Collaboration: Enterprise Access

In an era where data is king, leading industry organizations and funding bodies face the unique challenge of not just utilizing data effectively themselves, but also enabling their network of member organizations to do the same. With mySidewalk enterprise subscriptions, these leaders …

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Empowering Change Through Data: The Indian River Community Foundation's Path to Community Transformation

In the world of community development, the need for informed decision-making is paramount. For the Indian River Community Foundation (IRCF), the journey towards enhancing community impact through data-driven initiatives has reshaped their approach to philanthropy. By implementing the …

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From the Desk of a Subject Matter Expert: A Changemaker's Guide to Equitable Data Visualizations

In the heart of every community lies a story — a narrative shaped by the people, their experiences, and the data that surrounds them. As a public health expert and a firm believer in equitable data storytelling, I've seen firsthand how data can be a powerful tool for change. Yet, the …

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Bridging Health Disparities with Data: mySidewalk's Journey to Data-Driven Empowerment

In a world where data dictates directions, mySidewalk stands as a beacon of innovation, guiding hospitals, healthcare organizations, researchers, health equity officers, and community leaders toward a future free of health disparities. As we gear up for an inspiring presentation at th …

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Generative AI will democratize data for Changemakers

Few things have been as rewarding for our team as hearing stories like San Francisco's efforts toward VisionZero, KABOOM!’s recognition at the White House, or seeing familiar faces in the New York Times: Fort Worth and San Antonio.

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5 Ways to Use mySidewalk's CoWrite Feature

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Introducing a groundbreaking method for crafting data narratives. In today's data-driven world, narrative and context are essential for interpreting data and making informed decisions. That's why mySidewalk has developed CoWrite, an innovative AI writing assistant feature.

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The Importance of Data Storytelling for Public Policy

Why Data Storytelling Holds the Key to Effective Public Policy As a data enthusiast, one of my favorite quotes comes from Edward Tufte, who famously remarked that "Data does not speak for itself; it must be read, filtered, and interpreted." In today's data-driven world, this maxim has …

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