11:11 Philosopher's Group

Author: Blake Bertuccelli-Booth

  • Teach GenAI. Get a Daylight.

    Teach GenAI. Get a Daylight.

    I was nervous about giving my daughter a computer. But then I discovered Daylight. Daylight is built around an e-ink display that suppresses addictive colors. My daughter plays with it for a while, then puts it down. I have yet to see the fiendish behavior I’ve seen when she picks up my phone.

    Now, I’m hoping to give lots of other kids the chance to use a Daylight, while also teaching them about AI.

    1111 and I are trading Daylights for AI lessons.

    Here’s how it works:

    1. Submit a 3-hour lesson idea that can run on a Daylight device (for example, “Teach AI to draw like me”).
    2. Selected lessons receive a Daylight on loan, and we’ll help schedule your session.
    3. Teach your lesson.
    4. Keep your Daylight.

    We’re looking for simple, creative lessons that advance AI Literacy (see the AI Innovation Index for reference).

    Here’s the submission form:

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    Questions? Drop them in the comments.

    PS: Thanks to Matt for giving us 50 Daylights!

  • Reimagined Philanthropy: Take Action Now, Not Later

    Reimagined Philanthropy: Take Action Now, Not Later

    With 11:11 Philosopher’s Group (“1111”), I aim to build a public charity in the BRAC model. I work with domain experts to rapidly scale social impact ventures.

    By building bold ideas today, we can create a sustainable cycle of innovation that benefits communities in the long term.

    My first project was Equalify, an Open Source web accessibility platform. The project is now part of the University of Illinois Chicago (more info).

    With 1111, I’ve also launched NOAI, a festival to push innovation in New Orleans, a great city with a decreasing population. That festival is on track to reach sustainability by 2026.

    My next venture is AI Leaders, an Open Source GenAI learning platform. I am working with great partners from LSU, Tulane, WordPress, the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), and many others.

    I will be announcing more on AI Leaders soon, and I invite you to contact me for more information.

    My superpower is bringing together people to create change. I’m always looking for new collaborators.

    Email Blake

    PS: You can check out our 1111 Notion with more info about the work that led us to this point – lots of coffee shop convos and over $200k donated!