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AI and Nonprofits: Will Bots Make Transition from Functional to Friendship?

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With over 100,000 bots created on the Facebook Messenger platform and the rise of AI and conversational user interfaces (think SIRI), Gartner analysts predict by 2020 the average person will have more conversations with bots than their spouse. SIRI is not the only virtual therapist. Think about how you’ve interacted with SIRI.

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5 Technology Trends Of 2013 Nonprofits Should Care About

TechImpact

Gartner , a tech analyst firm, created a list of trending technology resources nonprofits and organizations are taking advantage of to make a greater impact using more robust resources, at a lower cost than traditional IT. Virtual Information. Image courtesy of Wisepreneur.

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From Gartner: Five Laws for Exploring Virtual Worlds

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Hat tip to Jay Moonah for the pointer to this Gartner article about virtual worlds. but not necessarily in Second Life, according to Gartner, Inc. Meaningful corporate use of public virtual worlds/platforms will lag. Meaningful corporate use of public virtual worlds/platforms will lag. enterprises) will have a ???

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Harnessing generative AI for good

Candid

Rather than getting swept away by the allure of generative AI and casting about for some possible application (like a hammer looking for a nail), we should start instead by deeply understanding the problem we aim to solve from the perspectives of those directly impacted. Yes, new applications are sexy and garner press coverage.

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Digital Evolution—Three Trends to Watch

.orgSource

Examples of the impact of digital evolution on behavior and life are plentiful. But you might be wondering how, or whether, AI will impact your organization. Other areas where AI can make an impact are: Meetings and Events—Use predictive analytics to identify which venues will generate the highest number of registrations.

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10 Disruptive Technologies You Need to Think About

NTEN

Every Wednesday, Gartner does a free webinar on a variety of topics. Disruptive Technology #1: Virtualization. . There are lots of benefits to virtualization, chief among them, the power savings. There are lots of benefits to virtualization, chief among them, the power savings. Gartner agrees. Make Al Gore proud!

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Google + Nonprofit Brand Pages

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Some say they’ll be testing, testing, and testing – throwing virtual pasta at the wall and see what sticks and how much time and effort it takes to throw that pasta. If there are too many unanswered questions about the impact of the technology platform, better to wait until others have been able to deliver tangible value.

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