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British authors want Meta to answer for alleged copyright infringement

Engadget

Artists across the creative industries have also recently protested the UK government's December 2024 proposal to change copyright law. It coincided with the UK News Media Association's Make It Fair campaign calling on the government to support creative industries and compensate those individuals if allowing AI to train on their work.

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4 of the best robocall-blocking apps and tools for avoiding phone spam

Mashable Tech

Most recently, it proposed a fine of nearly $4.5 Weeding out illegal calls in real-time without blocking lawful calls is the "most complex part" of the agency's robocall smackdown, it says. million against a communications provider that appeared to allow robocallers posing as FCC staff. So where does that leave consumers?

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Why We're Blacking Out Sites: PIPA and SOPA

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Like almost all libraries, we're scrupulous in following the law, because we're serving incredibly important communities. And, let's follow up Blackout Day with a campaign to pass laws that protect this critically important resource! But, we're not for piracy. Don't Break the Internet!

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. Be aware of key accomplishments, metrics, testimonials, and milestones. Is the donor renewal rate low?

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Accessibility Excitement in Geneva

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This is totally the “how sausage and law are made” view, so don’t read this unless you want to know more about global accessibility in detail! WIPO has a mandate from its member states, and is working to address the need to change laws and get more accessible books flowing. law works: the one that made Bookshare possible.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. Why is that?

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Uber and Lyft drivers in California sue to overturn Prop 22 ballot measure

The Verge

But ultimately labor was outspent and outmaneuvered by companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, which poured over $200 million into the “Yes on 22” campaign to exempt them from a California state law that would require them to treat their workers like employees. It’s unclear how successful drivers will be in overturning Prop 22. “We