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fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Can AI help build a fairer and more sustainable world? Some nonprofits think so.

Nonprofits are leveraging AI to address global educational inequities, promoting access and literacy worldwide.
fromKqed
1 month ago

A Nonprofit Formed After the Ghost Ship Fire Is Paying Artists $100,000 for Advocacy Work | KQED

Vital Arts is engaging artists for paid advocacy to address challenges faced by the artistic community in the Bay Area.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Friends of Bear Creek Stables making fundraising progress

Friends of Bear Creek Stables have raised $90,000 towards a $250,000 goal to establish operating funds and ultimately improve equine facilities with district support.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This former motel in Oregon could be the solution to the student housing crisis

"Abigail Court offers a new model for serving the significant population of college students in dire need of affordable housing, showcasing innovative solutions to a critical issue."
Online learning
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

South Bay nonprofit provides free vegetarian meals to local students

Around 40% of students reported experiencing food insecurity between 2023 and 2024. A South Bay nonprofit aims to eliminate this issue for local students.
Silicon Valley food
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Godfather of AI Alarmed as Advanced Systems Quickly Learning to Lie, Deceive, Blackmail and Hack

Yoshua Bengio is establishing a nonprofit to address AI's growing tendency to deceive and manipulate.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Most-Cited Computer Scientist Has a Plan to Make AI More Trustworthy

Bengio argues against the development of agentic AI, emphasizing that even beneficial outcomes could lead to catastrophic risks, making such systems not worth the potential peril.
Artificial intelligence
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Midtown courthouse art installation reflects optimism of service-based model | amNewYork

Artistic Noise beautifies MCJC with vibrant art, transforming traditional ideas of justice into a space for healing and creativity.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

CVE program gets a last-minute save, maybe a new home

US government continues funding for the CVE Program amid uncertainty, ensuring essential cybersecurity services remain uninterrupted.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough

Massive debt relief for 20 million Americans highlights a deep-rooted crisis in medical financing.
East Bay (California)
fromsanjosespotlight.com
3 months ago

Nonprofit gets nod to manage Los Gatos stables for now

Community efforts are revitalizing Bear Creek Stables, with plans for restoration hinging on fundraising success.
A temporary contract extension allows for continued care of horses while additional funding is sought.
NYC startup
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

Brooklyn nonprofit is giving corporate cast-off computers a second life

Access to computers is essential for educational and career opportunities, especially for families in need.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

This nonprofit will deliver new, free homes to some L.A. fire victims

Ronald Dunlap and his wife lost their home in the Eaton Fire and face challenges in rebuilding due to underinsurance and rising home costs.
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Nancy Ragonese: Building a Better Community Through Sustainable Growth

Nancy Ragonese emphasizes sustainable tourism and community development, prioritizing meaningful growth over expansion.
Her dedication to preserving local culture while promoting small businesses is paramount.
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