Splunk and Fast Forward Partner to Empower AI-Driven Nonprofits in Education and Mental Health

Cisco, Splunk, and Fast Forward partner to empower AI-driven nonprofits, focusing on using AI for good and addressing pressing challenges like mental health, climate, and education. Splunk supports Fast Forward's Accelerator and provides grantmaking and skills-based volunteering. Two highlighted organizations, Closegap and Ersilia, use AI to improve mental health and education, respectively.

Cisco, Splunk, and Fast Forward have formed a strategic partnership to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for addressing global challenges, particularly in mental health, climate, and education. The collaboration aims to empower nonprofits by providing resources and expertise to scale impactful AI-driven initiatives.

Splunk, a technology company, has long been committed to using AI for social good. In partnership with Fast Forward, an organization focused on scaling tech nonprofits, Splunk is supporting Fast Forward's Accelerator program through grantmaking and skills-based volunteering. This support includes providing feedback and expertise to Accelerator portfolio organizations [1].

Two notable organizations highlighted in this partnership are Closegap and Ersilia. Closegap is a mental health nonprofit using AI to improve the mental well-being of K-12 students. The organization equips schools with interactive mental health check-ins that help identify and respond to student needs in real-time. AI technologies, such as deep learning and large language models, enhance the effectiveness and reach of Closegap's services, enabling educators to provide timely support to students [1].

Ersilia, another partner, is addressing the burden of communicable diseases in Africa by equipping local scientists with AI/ML tools. Through its Open Source Initiative, Ersilia is revolutionizing drug discovery and empowering African researchers. Splunk's support has led to significant improvements in antimalarial drug candidate discovery and the training of over 150 scientists [1].

The partnership underscores the potential of AI to address pressing global challenges. By providing resources and expertise, Cisco, Splunk, and Fast Forward are enabling nonprofits to create sustainable, impactful solutions. The collaboration highlights the importance of strategic partnerships in leveraging technology for social good.

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[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/accesswire/1059650msn/cisco-splunk-and-fast-forward-partner-to-empower-ai-driven-nonprofits