Fri.May 16, 2025

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Why tech billionaires’ plans for space colonies and AI gods are delusional

Fast Company Tech

Adam Becker is a science journalist and astrophysicist. He has written for The New York Times , BBC, NPR, Scientific American , New Scientist , Quanta , Undark , Aeon , and others. He also recorded a video series with the BBC, and has appeared on numerous radio shows and podcasts, including Ologies , The Story Collider , and KQED Forum. Whats the big idea?

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Hackers Want Your Donor Data: How to Ensure Your Nonprofit Isn’t at Risk

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits collect data names, mailing and email addresses, birth dates and more from donors. Here's how to keep that information secure.

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Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 quietly beats the RTX 5090 in early benchmarks, at triple the cost

TechSpot

Redditor Privaterbok tested the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell using several benchmarking tools, including 3DMark Time Spy, Time Spy Extreme, Steel Nomad, Port Royal, and Geekbench 6. The card scored 51,776 in Time Spy and 28,009 in Time Spy Extreme at stock settings. With a moderate 350Hz GPU overclock, those scores increased to 54,300 and 30,019, respectively.

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GiveMN to Host Give OUT Day LGBTQ+ National Giving Day

NonProfit PRO

GiveMN announced it will be the new host of Give OUT Day, an LGBTQ+ national giving day set to take place in June.

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Epic says Apple has blocked Fortnite's App Store submission - game now offline worldwide on iOS

TechSpot

A post on the official Fortnite X account states, "Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union. Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it.

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Lawmakers say TP-Link's rock-bottom prices fuel Chinese cyberattacks, back US sales ban

TechSpot

The seventeen senators and representatives wrote a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick this week to support the ongoing investigations into TP-Link. The company is being investigated by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments over whether its China ties pose a security threat and whether the firm engaged in predatory.

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When They’re Just Not That Into Your Event—And Your CRM Knows Why

Bloomerang

When they’re just not that into your event You planned the perfect nightkiller venue, good wine, auction items, a rousing speech or two. The guests showed up. The vibe was solid. And then? Silence. No new gifts. No new donors. No real momentum. Its not you. Its your event. Too many nonprofit events run on autopilotrepeated out of tradition, not strategy.

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Intel releases patches to fix security vulnerabilities in its CPUs, GPUs, and gaming software

TechSpot

Like many other IT vendors and software developers, Intel has long been releasing new security patches at the same time as Microsoft's Patch Tuesday. This month's series of updates is designed to close potentially dangerous bugs affecting both hardware and software products across several generations of CPU, GPU, and integrated.

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Anthropic Tried to Defend Itself With AI and It Backfired Horribly

Futurism

The advent of AI has already made a splash in the legal world, to say the least. In the past few months, we've watched as a tech entrepreneur gave testimony through an AI avatar , trial lawyers filed a massive brief riddled with AI hallucinations , and the MyPillow guy tried to exonerate himself in front of a federal judge with ChatGPT. By now, it ought to be a well-known fact that AI is an unreliable source of info for just about anything, let alone for something as intricate as a legal filing.

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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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Bungie caught using stolen art assets in Marathon, promises it will not happen again

TechSpot

Bungie is under fire for allegedly using stolen art assets in its extraction shooter Marathon. Independent artist Antireal caught the Washington-based studio "recycling" some of her designs, and Bungie is now downplaying the incident by shifting blame to former employees. The controversy has sparked broader conversations in the gaming community.

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OpenAI launches research preview of Codex AI software engineering agent for developers — with parallel tasking

VentureBeat

Starting today it will be available as a research preview for ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team users, with support later for Plus and Edu.

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Superwood aims to replace steel and concrete with a sustainable alternative

TechSpot

What began as a laboratory experiment at the University of Maryland is now poised to significantly influence construction practices. InventWood, a startup spun out of the university, is preparing to launch a new material known as Superwood a wood-based product engineered to have a strength-to-weight ratio nearly ten times.

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4 Ways Nonprofit Storytelling Can Drive More Support

Get Fully Funded

Storytelling is a longstanding human tradition. According to National Geographic , some of the earliest evidence of storytelling we have are French cave drawings that date back to 30,000 years ago! Now we experience and share stories every day in the form of books, news articles, social media posts, one-on-one conversations, TV shows and movies, and more.

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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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Stellar Blade hits PC on June 11 with modest system requirements

TechSpot

The hack-and-slash action game, which debuted exclusively on PlayStation 5 last year, will support unlocked framerates, ultrawide aspect ratios (21:9 and 32:9), Nvidia Reflex, and optional 4K textures. DLSS 4 upscaling, multi-frame generation, DLAA, and FSR 3 upscaling are also included. Gamepad support enables haptic feedback and adaptive triggers when.

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I asked ChatGPT to create an image based on my Reddit name

Mashable Tech

In the latest viral ChatGPT image trend, Reddit users are asking the AI chatbot to create an image based on their username. Redditors are using the prompt, "make me an image based on my Reddit name." For users like goodnaturedheathen, the results are cute and charming. For BeachedWhiteMale (pictured above), the results are, well, about what you'd expect.

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From Awareness to Retention: How to Create a 'Full-Funnel' Fundraising Strategy

Tech Soup

Fundraising is a journey for both your nonprofit and your supporters. It's not just about getting donations; it's about building relationships with the people who share your vision.

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Microsoft and EU set to end Teams antitrust clash on friendly terms

TechSpot

Microsoft and the European Commission could soon resolve an antitrust investigation on amicable terms. CNBC notes that the company agreed to offer Teams as a stand-alone product outside its productivity suites, while Brussels would close the inquiry without imposing any fines. By doing so, Microsoft avoids another potentially hefty penalty.

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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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Chime’s Approach to Payday Lending Is Costly—for Chime

The Information

Last summer, banking app Chime introduced a lending product that let customers borrow small amounts to get them through to their next paycheck. Typical payday lenders charge exorbitant fees, but Chime was making the loans largely for free. The fintechs big bet is that fronting cash to customers—and only charging people that want extra-fast advances—will boost customer loyalty while also providing some fresh revenue.

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The 9 Secret Ingredients of a High-Impact Fundraising Campaign

OneCause

Ready to unlock the recipe for fundraising success? Dive into the secret ingredients that can take your campaign from good to game-changing.

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Bots or Bust: ServiceNow’s Bill McDermott Makes an All-In Bet on AI

The Information

Late on a Friday night in March, Bill McDermott, ServiceNows CEO and chairman, walked off a flight in San Jose, Calif., and then immediately asked his chief of staff to get his top sales and engineering execs on the phone. He had a task for them. McDermott had just spent a week in New York meeting with customers, including the heads of banks and a sports league.

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Inside job at Coinbase leads to massive data breach, $20 million ransom demanded

TechSpot

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, is facing significant fallout after disclosing a major cyberattack that compromised sensitive data from some of its customers. The company revealed in a regulatory filing that the breach could cost between $180 million and $400 million, marking one of its most.

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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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A Gentle Introduction to Learning Rate Schedulers

Machine Learning Mastery

Ever wondered why your neural network seems to get stuck during training, or why it starts strong but fails to reach its full potential? The culprit might be your learning rate arguably one of the most important hyperparameters in machine learning.

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Space Forge raises $30 million to develop satellites for space-based manufacturing

TechSpot

A British startup focused on manufacturing advanced materials in space has secured $30 million in Series A funding, setting a new record for the country's space technology sector. Called Space Forge, the company plans to use the investment to accelerate the development and launch of satellites designed to produce materials.

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Logistics Startup Stord Raises $200 Million, Eyes More M&A

The Information

Logistics startup Stord said Friday it raised $80 million in equity funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, as well as $120 million in debt financing, likely setting up the company to acquire more U.S. warehousing operations. Stord provides fulfillment and warehousing services to help merchants.

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Internal Controls for Nonprofits: Protecting Your Mission and Finances

Donorbox

Did you know that a lack of internal controls was cited as the reason for 35% of fraud cases in nonprofits? You might not think much about internal controlsuntil a simple mistake or intentional theft turns into a big headache. Whether you’re just starting out or tightening up existing processes, these simple steps can go […] The post Internal Controls for Nonprofits: Protecting Your Mission and Finances appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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!