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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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FDA Approves Gene-Hacked CRISPR Pigs for Human Consumption

Futurism

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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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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[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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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Starlink: Here’s a free satellite dish—if you pay $120 a month instead of $90

Ars Technica

Starlink last week announced a new deal for its standard hardware kit, giving the satellite dish and Wi-Fi router for free to customers who sign up for a 12-month commitment. The deal is reminiscent of the hardware rental agreements long used by cable companies, but Starlink's offer has generated a bit of excitement. Some analysts suggested that the free kits are a reason for the federal government's $42 billion broadband deployment fund to send grants to Starlink instead of to fiber-to-the-home

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We have reached the “severed fingers and abductions” stage of the crypto revolution

Ars Technica

French gendarmes have been busy policing crypto crimes, but these aren't the usual financial schemes, cons, and HODL! shenanigans one usually reads about. No, these crimes involve abductions, (multiple) severed fingers, and (multiple) people rescued from the trunks of carsonce after being doused with gasoline. This previous weekend was particularly nuts, with an older gentleman snatched from the streets of Paris' 14th arrondissement on May 1 by men in ski masks.

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2025 ‘stimulus checks’ from New York state are coming: Am I getting an inflation refund from the government?

Fast Company Tech

At a time of skyrocketing costs in the U.S., looming tariffs, and fears of a recession, New Yorkers are finally getting some good news: This year more than 8 million people in the Empire State will receive a sort of stimulus check, or officially, an “inflation refund check,” according to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. The refunds come as Americans continue to battle high inflation, which is driving up prices on everything from housing to groceries, and stems from the global COVID-19 p

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Matter update may finally take the tedium out of setting up your smart home

Ars Technica

There is no product category that better embodies the XKCD take on standards than smart home. With an ocean of connectivity options and incompatible standards, taming this mess has been challenging, but Matter could finally have a shot at making things a little less frustrating. The latest version of the standard has launched, offering multiple ways to streamline the usually aggravating setup process.

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Disney heads to Abu Dhabi with new park as earnings beat expectations

Fast Company Tech

The Walt Disney Company’s stock price soared on Wednesday, up by 10% at the time of publishing, as the company surpassed earnings expectations and unveiled its first new theme park development in 15 years. Following Disney’s second quarter earnings report, the entertainment giant announced an agreement to build a new resort and theme park in Yas Island, United Arab Emirates. “As our seventh theme park destination, it will rise from this land in spectacular fashion, blending con

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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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Transform Dirty Donor Data To AI Gold

NonProfit PRO

If youre training an AI model, make sure your data is clean and correct or your output will be full of errors. Download Melissas 2025 Solutions Catalog to see how 40 years of expertise in address verification and data quality can help you clean up your donor data, prevent fraudulent data entry, and enrich your data with demographic and geographic appends for great AI outputs.

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PepsiCo taps AWS to accelerate digital transformation, AI adoption

CIO Dive

The snack and beverage maker plans to migrate workloads, integrate Amazon Bedrock and improve real-time insights as part of a multiyear partnership.

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A simple guide for consolidating feedback

Big Duck

Struggling with gathering and sharing feedback? This six-step guide helps you map stakeholders, sort input, and create a clear roadmap for effective implementation.

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New OneCause Payments Offers Integrated, Flexible Fundraising for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

OneCause launched OneCause Payments, a new payment solution designed to enhance the giving experience for both nonprofits and their donors.

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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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Creating a Secure Machine Learning API with FastAPI and Docker

Machine Learning Mastery

Machine learning models deliver real value only when they reach users, and APIs are the bridge that makes it happen.

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Apple eyes AI-powered search as Safari usage declines

Fast Company Tech

Apple is considering reworking its Safari web browser across its devices to place a greater emphasis on AI-powered search engines, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The disclosure came from Eddy Cue, Apples senior vice president of services, during his testimony Wednesday in the Department of Justices lawsuit against Alphabet. Cue was speaking about the two companies $20 billion-a-year deal that makes Google the default search engine on Apples browsers.

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Google launches a Gemini app for iPad

Engadget

Google is once again crossing the great divide between rival tech giants, at least with artificial intelligence. The company has launched a dedicated iPad app for its Gemini AI assistant. In addition to natively running on Apple hardware, Gemini's iPad app can take advantage of the tablet's split view, so that the AI assistant is open on the screen at the same time as another program for easier use.

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Your Netflix app is about to get a “For You” page

Fast Company Tech

The vertical video feed is coming to the Netflix app. The streaming service announced Tuesday that in the coming weeks it will pilot the new feature, which it will populate with short-form clips of movies and shows tailored to the end-user’s viewing habits. Netflix users will be able to swipe through the feed to watch, save, or share content with friends, just like Tiktok.

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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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Your Roadmap For CRM/DRM Success: Prepare, Manage, And Sustain The Change

Bloomerang

“I had to go back to my board twice in one year to ask for more money after our first donor database implementation completely failed to meet our needs. I still get anxious thinking about that conversation.” “We paid so much for this fancy donor management system, but everyone just keeps using their old spreadsheets instead. Last week I found out our Senior Development Officer has been tracking her relationships in a notebook!

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Novo Nordisk posts strong Q1 as weight-loss revolution claims another victim: WeightWatchers

Fast Company Tech

One day after WeightWatchers said that it would file for bankruptcy , weight-loss drug giant Novo Nordisks outlook is brightening. Novo Nordisk, the Danish company that produces the semaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, saw its shares rise more than 7% Wednesday, in spite of recent headwinds from widely available copycat versions of its signature weight-loss drugs.

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How long can nonprofits survive without government grants? 

Candid

Over the past few months, nonprofits and funders alike have been trying to understand the impact of a potential loss of government grants. In our previous analysis , weve found private foundations would have to increase their grantmaking by 282% to address the potential $303 billion gap left by government grantmaking. Additionally, Urban Institutes data tool estimates that two-thirds of nonprofits receiving government grants would face deficits if these grants disappeared.

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The best last-minute Mother's Day gifts: 17 gadgets and subscriptions that should arrive by Sunday

Engadget

Mother's Day is coming up quick. If you're still trying to figure out a good gift, we have some ideas. Here at Engadget, our minds reflexively focus on tech. While it's true an electronic gadget might not be the traditional Mothers Day gift just about every mom we know would prefer a cool new piece of tech over a short-lived bouquet of flowers and box of chocolates.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Cracking the Code: Your Ultimate Guide to Landing an AI Job

Medium Technology Section

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s a transformative force reshaping industries globally.

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The best tech gifts for mom that she'll appreciate for the rest of 2025

Engadget

When we think about gifts that moms will appreciate, the idea of "time" comes up a lot. If you can give the mom in your life a few hours back to do whatever relaxing, creating, or getting things done do that. The next best thing is a device that'll help mom make the most of her time. We've rounded up some clever gadgets and useful gear that we've tried out ourselves, so we can confirm they're worthwhile.

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Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist: Decoding the Roles, Skills, and Career Paths

Medium Technology Section

In today’s data-driven world, organizations of all sizes are clamoring to turn vast amounts of information into actionable insights.

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Starbucks Cold Foam Days are here. Heres how to get your free cold foam.

Mashable Tech

FREE COLD FOAM: Cold Foam Days at Starbucks take place from May 7 through May 11. Rewards members in the U.S. or Canada can add cold foam to a cold beverage for free. Opens in a new window Credit: Starbucks Free Starbucks Cold Foam on Cold Foam Days Learn More Starbucks has a legion of dedicated fans out there who probably love and hate their relationship with the store in equal measure.

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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!