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Experts Weigh In: Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for Government

Forum One

I find the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) thrilling, with endless applications for our Forum One partners, but I know from discussions with my counterparts in government agencies that AI and ML can also be mystifying, and even scary. ‍Jay earned a B.A.

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Bookshare without Borders: #2/3

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Together with our partners in the nonprofit, technology, government, academic and publishing sectors, we participate in new cultural and technological movements, deriving new knowledge that we apply for social gain. Special thanks go to Charles Coward and Xavier Domènech of the Barcelona law firm Uría Menéndez.

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AI for Nonprofits and Social Good: Link Roundup

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Facilitated by Lucy Bernholz, the panelists discussed how data mining, policy algorithms, and predictive risk models affect poor and working-class people in America. What should governments, universities and companies do? California Passes New Law That Bans Bots From Pretending to Real People: California Gov.

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Online Crowdfunding: A How-To Guide

NonProfit Hub

It’s projected to become a $90-96 billion dollar industry by 2025 , and for good reason. We’ll show you how to set up an effective campaign that brings in the money while staying within the bounds of the law. Check state laws. The process, however, is a little bit different for nonprofit folk. Pick a project.

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The next time you set your digital device of choice to record your favorite show so you can watch it whenever you want, take a moment to be thankful that you’re protected from lawsuits from the entertainment industry. of America v. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation.

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Benefit Corporations: Back to Purpose

Tech Soup

Historically, businesses in America were given a charter for a specific public purpose that allowed them to operate and expired upon the completion of the chartered project. In modern-day America, businesses are held legally accountable to maximize profits for shareholders, frequently at the exclusion of all else. B Labs and B Corps.

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A History of How Modern ESG Came to Be

sgEngage

While not a new concept or strategy, environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs are on the rise. This quote, taken from the TIME article “ Behind the Anti-War Protests that Swept America in 1968 ”, is a good example of that. . “ 1970 – Milton Friedman introduces his Shareholder Value T heory.

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