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Beyond Automation: How Associations Can Lead with Humanity in an AI World

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The conversation around AI has shifted from speculation to reality almost overnight. What was once seen as a distant innovation is now reshaping the way we work, connect, and create. For associations organizations built on trust, expertise, and community the rise of AI isn’t just a question of adaptation. It’s a challenge of relevance.

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After back-to-back failures, SpaceX tests its fixes on the next Starship

Ars Technica

SpaceX fired six Raptor engines on the company's next Starship rocket Monday, clearing a major hurdle on the path to launch later this month on a high-stakes test flight to get the private rocket program back on track. Starship ignited its Raptor engines Monday morning on a test stand near SpaceX's Starbase launch facility in South Texas. The engine ran for approximately 60 seconds, and SpaceX confirmed the test-firing in a post on X : "Starship completed a long duration six-engine static fire a

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The Way We Learn to Write Is All Wrong for Fundraising

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It makes absolutely no sense to base a fundraising appeal on a logical argument, but you see it all the time. Here's what you should do instead.

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OpenAI and the FDA Are Holding Talks About Using AI In Drug Evaluation

Wired

High-ranking OpenAI employees have met with the FDA multiple times in recent weeks to discuss AI and a project called cderGPT.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Why Elon Musk Is Furious and Publicly Raging at His Own AI Chatbot, Grok

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Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, thinks that The Atlantic and The BBC are credible, reputable sources for news and information. Which is funny, because Musk who's engaged in a years-long project to erode trust in legacy media organizations and even specific journalists doesn't. And now, he's furious at his own AI chatbot. The Musk-Grok tiff happened over the weekend, when a misinformation-spreading X-formerly-Twitter user @amuse posted an " article " about billionaire bogeymen (like George and Al

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3 Tips to Make Your Nonprofit’s Website Redesign More Efficient

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Here are some tips for cutting back on the costs and time needed for your nonprofit's website refresh while still accomplishing what you want.

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Welcome to the age of paranoia as deepfakes and scams abound

Ars Technica

These days, when Nicole Yelland receives a meeting request from someone she doesnt already know, she conducts a multistep background check before deciding whether to accept. Yelland, who works in public relations for a Detroit-based nonprofit, says shell run the persons information through Spokeo, a personal data aggregator that she pays a monthly subscription fee to use.

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Airbnb Is in Midlife Crisis Mode

Wired

CEO Brian Chesky is spending hundreds of millions to relaunch his travel company as an everything app. Fitness! Food! Microdermabrasion? A WIRED exclusive.

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Community Complains of Choking Fumes From Elon Musk's AI Fortress

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Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, is building one of the world's largest AI supercomputers in Memphis, Tennessee. Since coming online in September, the facility, dubbed Colossus, has amassed an absurd arsenal of 200,000 Nvidia graphics processing units to train Musk's chatbot, Grok. That comes with monstrous energy demands, and the way xAI is meeting them has angered environmental groups and the residents of Boxtown, a predominantly Black neighborhood just three miles south of th

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Anaconda launches an AI platform to become the GitHub of enterprise open-source development

Fast Company Tech

AI integration remains a top priority across enterprises worldwide, yet success remains elusive despite widespread enthusiasm and significant investment. An October 2024 study by Boston Consulting Group found that only 26% of companies have derived measurable business value from their AI initiatives. As a result, CEOs face mounting pressure to deliver tangible ROI, shifting focus from experimentation to real-world outcomes.

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DeepSeek credits Tencent for major performance boost in open-source framework DeepEP

TechNode

Tencents tech team has optimized DeepSeeks open-source DeepEP communication framework, boosting its performance across different network environments, according to the Chinese AI startup. Testing showed a 100% improvement on RoCE networks and a 30% gain on InfiniBand (IB), offering more efficient solutions for AI model training. On GitHub, DeepSeek acknowledged the Chinese tech giants contribution had led to a huge speedup.

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Google introduces Advanced Protection mode for its most at-risk Android users

Ars Technica

Google is adding a new security setting to Android to provide an extra layer of resistance against attacks that infect devices, tap calls traveling through insecure carrier networks, and deliver scams through messaging services. On Tuesday, the company unveiled the Advanced Protection mode, most of which will be rolled out in the upcoming release of Android 16.

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GM’s New Battery Tech Could Be a Breakthrough for Affordable EVs

Wired

General Motors has cracked the chemistry of lower-cost, energy-dense electric vehicle batteries. Budget-conscious gasoline holdouts may soon have no excuse.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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FDA Approves Gene-Hacked CRISPR Pigs for Human Consumption

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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a type of CRISPR gene-edited pig for human consumption. As MIT Technology Review reports , only an extremely limited list of gene-modified animals are cleared by regulators to be eaten in the United States, including a transgenic salmon that has an extra gene to grow faster, and heat-tolerant beef cattle.

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Affordable Nonprofit Web Design Matters

NonProfit PRO

Not all nonprofit web design solutions are created equal. Our one-pager breaks down the must-have features every nonprofit should prioritize, including mobile-friendly accessibility, seamless donation integration, SEO, top-tier security, and affordable customization. Learn how to maximize your websites impact without breaking the budget. Download now to ensure your nonprofits site is built for success!

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[Recordings] Earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The 2025 Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of website and email marketing, online fundraising, and social media for nonprofits. Packed with practical advice and customized for nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the certificate program requires following three webinar recordings: 1) Website & Email Marketing for Nonprofits Presented April 23, 2025 2 hours Website design best practices that improve the user experience and SEO

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Belief in fake news linked to problematic social media use

Ars Technica

The vast majority of people these days use some form of social media, but some develop what's known as problematic social media use (PSMU). It's not yet deemed a clinical addiction, but it does share some symptoms with addiction and substance abuse disorders. And according to a new paper published in the journal PLoS ONE, someone who exhibits PSMU is also more likely to believe inand sharefake news online, contributing to the rampant spread of misinformation that is the bane of the 21st-century

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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How AI is reshaping student writing

Fast Company Tech

Im a writing professor who sees artificial intelligence as more of an opportunity for students, rather than a threat. That sets me apart from some of my colleagues, who fear that AI is accelerating a glut of superficial content , impeding critical thinking and hindering creative expression. They worry that students are simply using it out of sheer laziness or, worse, to cheat.

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Executives Are Pouring Money Into AI. So Why Are They Saying It's Not Paying Off?

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A recent survey by tech giant IBMcame to a conclusion that could send shockwaves through Wall Street and the tech sector writ large. The survey asked whether or not company leaders were reporting that their AI initiatives delivered the expected return on investment. A shockingly small proportion of the surveyed CEOs reported that the tech was delivering on its promises, with only a quarter of the 2,000respondents answering in the affirmative, while only 16 percent scaled AI across the entire ent

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The Human Side of Fundraising: Webinar Series

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Tune into this webinar emphasizing how to acknowledge donors as key contributors to transformation. We'll explore how volunteering, joining events, advocating, and collaborating can strengthen connections. Gain insight into building meaningful relationships with donors to support shared aims and increase your organization's influence. A must-attend for professionals in the nonprofit sector.

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Here’s How to Claim Up to $100 in Apple’s Siri Settlement

Wired

Apple is paying out $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit involving Siri. Users need to submit claims by July 2.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Cue: Apple will add AI search in mobile Safari, challenging Google

Ars Technica

Apple executive Eddie Cue said that Apple is "actively looking at" shifting the focus of mobile Safari's search experience to AI search engines, potentially challenging Google's longstanding search dominance and the two companies' lucrative default search engine deal. The statements were made while Cue testified for the US Department of Justice in the Alphabet/Google antitrust trial, as first reported in Bloomberg.

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7 ways leaders must evolve to lead AI-augmented teams

Fast Company Tech

Todays managers have to guide both human professionals and AI systems As far back as records of the subject go, the art and science of leadership has always addressed one constant question: How should humans lead other humans? Today, that paradigm is shifting.

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College Students Are Sprinkling Typos Into Their AI Papers on Purpose

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To bypass artificial intelligence writing detection , college students are reportedly adding typos into their chatbot-generated papers. In a wide-ranging exploration into the ways AI has rapidly changed academia, students told New York Magazine that AI cheating has become so normalized, they're figuring out creative ways to get away with it. While it's common for students and for anyone else who uses ChatGPT and other chatbots to edit the output of an AI chatbot, some are adding typos manually

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The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Issues Emergency Grant Cycle

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The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation opened grant applications to support nonprofits that may be facing significant funding gaps.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.