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The Two-Word AI Hack Every Nonprofit Needs to Know

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Kyle Behrend — an automations and AI consultant dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a game-changer for organizations across all sectors, including nonprofits. In fact, nonprofits are often best positioned to leverage and benefit from this technology.

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Watch Google's DeepMind robot play table tennis against human players

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In a recent research paper, Google subsidiary DeepMind revealed that their robot paddle has beaten amateur-level opponents in full table tennis matches in 13 of 29 games. Granted, it still can't quite hang with the real pros, but being able to reach the amateur skill tier is an impressive feat.

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The Strategic Use of Sequential Feature Selector for Housing Price Predictions

Machine Learning Mastery

To understand housing prices better, simplicity and clarity in our models are key. Our aim with this post is to demonstrate how straightforward yet powerful techniques in feature selection and engineering can lead to creating an effective, simple linear regression model. Working with the Ames dataset, we use a Sequential Feature Selector (SFS) to identify […] The post The Strategic Use of Sequential Feature Selector for Housing Price Predictions appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com

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A saltwater-soluble polymer shows promise as a recyclable 3D printing ink

TechSpot

There are various methods of 3D printing using raw materials like filaments and liquid polymers. However, these processes often require multiple steps and sometimes complex instrumentation to create structures. For example, making a structure with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) requires melting and cooling the filament. Other methods, like resin-based 3D.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Top Career Websites for Data Engineers

Towards Data Science

How to find fantastic remote jobs and get hired Continue reading on Towards Data Science »

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Foxconn Zhengzhou hires 50,000 workers in two weeks as iPhone 16 series stock may reach 95 million units

TechNode

Foxconns factory in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou has hired at least 50,000 workers in the past two weeks as it prepares for high demand from Apple, with the release of the iPhone 16 series just over a month away, according to Taiwanese media outlet Economic Daily News. The potential stock of the iPhone 16 series may reach 95 million units, the report said, with an expected knock-on effect for iPhone-related supply chains, including at Foxconn, TSMC, and Largan Precision, in the second h

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Nvidia approves Samsung's 8-layer HBM3E chips as the graphics giant races to close gap with SK Hynix

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Samsung Electronics' eight-layer HBM3E chips have been approved by Nvidia for use in its artificial intelligence processors, marking a significant achievement as Samsung seeks to catch up with SK Hynix in the supply of advanced memory chips for AI applications. According to three sources who spoke to Reuters, Samsung's eight-layer.

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CrowdStrike president accepts "Most Epic Fail" award at this year's Pwnies

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In 2007, security researchers Alexander Sotirov and Dino Dai Zovi founded the first annual Pwnie Awards, a ceremony centered on recognizing the year's best and worst achievements in information security. Since then, security professionals and past winners have continued the annual tradition of selecting the industry's best (and worst) representatives.

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Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and driving force in Google's growth story, dies at 56

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While not a household name outside of Silicon Valley circles – she rarely sought the spotlight – Wojcicki's influence is evident across many of Google's most significant products and initiatives from the very beginning. She was employee number 16 at the fledgling search company, and her early marketing efforts, like.

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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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Researchers uncover critical vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU

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Google researchers have uncovered over nine vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU, an integrated graphics processing unit in Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. Due to the GPU having kernel privileges, the security flaws pose significant risks since they could allow attackers to gain full control of a device.

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Paint 3D to be retired as Microsoft continues streamlining Windows apps

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Paint 3D launched in 2017 as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update. It was Microsoft's bold attempt to bring the classic Paint app into the 21st century with new 3D modeling features, a sleek interface, and support for layers and transparency. The app even allowed users to upload 3D.

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Busted Steam Deck reborn as surprisingly capable $100 mini gaming PC

TechSpot

The story began when Eta Prime acquired a broken 512GB Steam Deck with a cracked LCD screen. The previous owner had salvaged some of the internal components, recognizing that they were still perfectly functional. Eta Prime saw an opportunity to transform what was left into something entirely new – a.

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