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The Hard Problems: A Resilient Civil Society To Face What’s Next

The NonProfit Times

(Photo By Deposit Photos) By Marnie Webb From the frontlines of disaster relief to the forefront of technological innovation, civil society organizations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Hungary and Iran. We see restrictions playing out in Paraguay and the United States. In Uganda and Myanmar.

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What we know about China’s cryptocurrency crackdown

The Verge

There’s also speculation that the Chinese government may be concerned about optics : crypto mining’s reputation as an environmental disaster doesn’t square with the China’s desire to be seen as a leader in green energy, with its leader pledging that the country will be carbon-neutral by 2060.

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Vote and Comment for ALL these Awesome Nonprofit Panels at SXSW!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. Digital Protests This session will explore the role that social media plays in protests, through the lens of recent events like Iran and the American health care debate. Carie Lewis.

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Last Chance to Vote for Nonprofit SXSW Panels: Closes September 4th

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. Digital Protests This session will explore the role that social media plays in protests, through the lens of recent events like Iran and the American health care debate. Carie Lewis.

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Guest Post: Beth Kanter's SXSWi Nonprofit Panel Roundup

NTEN

you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. Digital Protests This session will explore the role that social media plays in protests, through the lens of recent events like Iran and the American health care debate. Carie Lewis.

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Americans still believe they live in a compassionate country, report shows

Fast Company Tech

I covered the war between Iraq and Iran. adults living in 12 cities in 2024 in order to learn more about the prevalence of compassionate behaviors such as charitable giving, volunteering and assisting others in their recovery from disasters. I witnessed ethnic strife in South Africa and the toll poverty takes in Mexico.

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How AI Takeover Might Happen in 2 Years

The AI Alignment Forum

Top personnel from the NSA and US cyber command collaborate with OpenEye to retrofit a semblance of security for U3s weights before senior leaders in China, Russia, Israel, North Korea, or Iran realize just how valuable OpenEyes software has become. Hes unsure if this is a disaster or a stroke of luck. U3s next goal is to spread.