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British authors want Meta to answer for alleged copyright infringement

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The Society of Authors have published an open letter calling for UK Secretary of State Lisa Nandy to hold Meta accountable for possible copyright infringement regarding its LLM, Llama 3. Signatories of the letter include successful British authors Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro, Val McDermid and Sarah Waters.

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Stream Driven by Cause Now, With Kay Sprinkel Grace, Renowned Author, Consultant and International Speaker

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Listen to Kay Sprinkel Grace, renowned author, consultant, and international speaker. The author of numerous novels including Beyond Fundraising, and her best-selling book, The Ultimate Board Member's Book, and recipient of multiple awards including The AFP Global Fundraising Professional of the Year Award.

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The leaning rail is the new bench. Not every butt is happy about it

Fast Company Tech

Construction workers for New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority were photographed removing a bench on the station’s platform and replacing it with a curving metal structure. Grinde expects the rails to be a growth area for Global Industrial, and to take new forms. It’s not holding the posture of your body.

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6 Technology Concepts Nonprofits Need to Understand in 2018

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Bond: Top 11 Resources on Blockchain for Global Development. A defining feature of a cryptocurrency, and arguably its most endearing allure, is its organic nature; it is not issued by any central authority, rendering it theoretically immune to government interference or manipulation. The 2018 Global NGO Technology Report.

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Is your organization creating bad leaders?

Fast Company Tech

The design of an organization directly shapes the effectiveness, decision-making, and moral authority of its leaders. For example, a global tech company I worked with set out to become a leader in AI innovation but maintained a rigid, hierarchical structure optimized for minimizing operational expenses.

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Why microplastic pollution in soils and crops is ‘raising alarm’ among experts

Fast Company Tech

But the agriculture industry itself only accounts for a little over 3% of all plastics used globally. That doesn’t “justify excessive concern” but does “underscore food security risks that necessitate scientific attention,” wrote Fei Dang, one of the study’s authors. Plastic is ubiquitous.

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2022 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

18: Global Recycling Day — #GlobalRecyclingDay. 16: Global Cat Day — #GlobalCatDay. About the Author. 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay. 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay. 8: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 13: World Radio Day — #WorldRadioDay. 22: Digital Learning Day — #DigitalLearningDay.

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