Wed.Feb 12, 2025

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4 Benefits of Accounts Payable Automation for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Here's a look into how using accounts payable automation can help nonprofits gain efficiencies and insight.

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Former Palantir and Elon Musk Associates Are Taking Over Key Government IT Roles

Wired

The chief information officers of at least three major government agencies have been replaced by Silicon Valley executives, including from Palantir and Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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10 Steps to Get the Most Out of Your Consultants

NonProfit PRO

Here are 10 ways to make sure you hire a consultant effectively and keep the train on the tracks as the engagement progresses.

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The GSA Plans to Sell Hundreds of Its Federal Government Buildings

Wired

The General Services Administration, staffed at its upper levels by Elon Musk associates, plans to sell 500-plus buildingssome of which house government agencies and the offices of US senators.

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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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IBM Opens Request for Proposals Focused on AI for Sustainable Consumption and Production

NonProfit PRO

IBM launched a new request for proposals for its Sustainability Accelerator, which will focus on AI solutions targeting sustainability.

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After Putin sacked Russia’s space chief, the rumor mill is running red-hot

Ars Technica

After a relatively short period of just two and a half years, the chief of the Russian space corporation Roscosmos, Yuri Borisov, was dismissed from his position last week. The Kremlin announced he would be replaced by 39-year-old former Deputy Minister of Transport Dmitry Bakanov. An economist by training, Bakanov has worked in the past for a satellite communications company named Gonets.

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Revenge of the Covid Conspiracy Theorists

Wired

After years of GOP attacks on US health agencies, Trump appointees are poised to bring Covid-19 conspiracies to their leadership of US agencies. Federal workers are scared of what comes next.

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Nine unvaccinated people hospitalized as Texas measles outbreak doubles

Ars Technica

An outbreak of measles in one of Texas' least vaccinated counties continues to rapidly expand, with officials reporting 24 cases Tuesday, up from just nine confirmed on Friday. According to an update by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), all 24 cases identified in the two-week-old outbreak are in unvaccinated people. Nine of the patients (37.5 percent) required hospitalization.

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Snowflake expands AI tools with Anthropic partnership—what it means for businesses

VentureBeat

Snowflake partners with Anthropic to launch Cortex Agents, bringing Claude's enterprise-grade AI capabilities directly into corporate data environments with 90% accuracy on complex queries while maintaining security controls.

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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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California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain

Wired

Torrential rain is expected this week in Los Angeles, which risks producing flash flooding and landslides in areas stripped of vegetation by the recent wildfires.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares plans to bring o3 Deep Research agent to free and ChatGPT Plus users

VentureBeat

If you're a free ChatGPT user, you best make sure your 2 uses per month of Deep Research are for queries your really want or need answered.

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Your Love Life on Ozempic

Wired

Beyond treating diabetes and helping people lose weight, GLP-1s may also improve libido. But the reasons are as complex as desire itself.

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Curiosity spies stunning clouds at twilight on Mars

Ars Technica

In the mid- and upper-latitudes on Earth, during the early evening hours, thin and wispy clouds can sometimes be observed in the upper atmosphere. These clouds have an ethereal feel and consist of ice crystals in very high clouds at the edge of space, typically about 75 to 85 km above the surface. The clouds are still in sunlight while the ground is darkening after the Sun sets.

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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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Binance Moved Fast, Broke Things—and Paid the Price. Richard Teng Is Cleaning Up

Wired

After former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao went to prison, Richard Teng set out to show that the crypto exchange is now on its best behavior.

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Apple TV is now available on Android

Mashable Tech

Apple TV+ and Apple TV are among those services you associate with Apple devices alone, but that changes today. Apple just announced that the Apple TV app, as well as the Apple TV+ streaming subscription and MLS Season Pass content, are now available natively on Android. To try it out, download and install the Apple TV app on Google Play on your device and sign up to start watching.

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The Heart Emoji Is Meaningless

Wired

Once reserved for romantic partners and other loved ones, the heart emoji can now mean anythingwhich means it has no meaning at all.

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Meta-funded program teaches tweens about online exploitation

Mashable Tech

Parents and educators have a new tool in the fight against online exploitation. Meta announced Tuesday the launch of curriculum designed to help middle schoolers spot and avoid online exploitation, including a technique commonly known as sextortion. Victims of such exploitation often believe they are messaging with another teen and eventually share a graphic or explicit image of themselves.

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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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Even the Most Advanced AI Has a Problem: If It Doesn’t Know the Answer, It Makes One Up

Futurism

As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into our daily lives , researchers are working to tackle what might be its most glaring and enduring issue:that AI " hallucinates ," or boldly spits out lies, when it doesn't know the answer. This rampant AI problem is, according to researchers who spoke to the Wall Street Journal , rooted in a reticence to be caught not knowing something.

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Want to Make Your Spotify Wrapped Better This Year? Start Now

Wired

You dont have to be embarrassed every time Spotify Wrapped appears.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is its first mid-range chip with AI support

Engadget

Qualcomm is bringing AI to its mid-range mobile chip lineup with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, the company announced. The new chips also promise improved CPU and GPU performance, lower power requirements and faster Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity compared to the previous chip. The new AI features are made possible with support for Qualcom's on-device Gen AI support , allowing voice-activated assistants, background noise reduction during calls and more.

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Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro Review: Midrange Marvel

Wired

Holding out for a midrange hero? Xiaomis Poco X7 Pro is a compelling deal.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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G20 trailer: Viola Davis kicks butt as the U.S. president in this political thriller

Mashable Tech

EGOT winner Viola Davis ( The Woman King , Fences ) steps into the U.S. presidency in G20 , an upcoming thriller directed by Patricia Riggen. SEE ALSO: 2025 movie preview: All the films you'll want to know about Davis plays President Danielle Sutton, a veteran on her way to the G20 Summit with her husband (Anthony Anderson, Black-ish ) and two children (Marsai Martin and Christopher Farrar).

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WinRAR releases themed merch with hilarious nod to the app's unlimited free trial

TechSpot

The WinRAR X account announced the new merch with a hilarious post that acknowledged how most people never pay to use the software despite it being a product costing $29 per license. "What better way to support the software you've NEVER paid for than by buying a WinRAR bag?" the.

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The Apple Watch 10 is back at its lowest-ever price at Amazon

Mashable Tech

SAVE $70: As of Feb. 12, the Apple Watch 10 is on sale for $359 at Amazon. That's a saving of 36% on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch 10 $359.00 at Amazon $429.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal If an Apple watch has been on your wishlist for a while, you're in luck. The latest model has been reduced again, and this time it's back down to its lowest-ever price.

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Less supervision, better results: Study shows AI models generalize more effectively on their own

VentureBeat

Training LLMs and VLMs through reinforcement learning delivers better results than using hand-crafted examples.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.