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New York State just passed a law requiring ISPs to offer $15 broadband

The Verge

Internet should become a lot more affordable in New York after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that requires all Internet Service Providers operating in New York state to offer a $15 a month broadband option for low-income consumers. It’s expected to operate through June 2022.

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Go read this New York Times investigation of the location tracking data of the Capitol rioters

The Verge

You’re being tracked — around the web, sure, but also in real life: the apps on your smartphone are constantly feeding data into the digital advertising market, where it’s bought and sold by hedge funds, financial institutions, and marketers. Our findings show the promise of anonymity is a farce,” they write. He denies entering the Capitol.

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Mr. Jim Goes to Washington (and New York, and Nairobi, and Seoul, and Kampala, and Boston…)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

New York Every year, social entrepreneurs and donors (along with a whole lot of other folks) converge on New York City. We’re a former grantee and we hope that our work and Gates funding priorities coincide again in the future. Hopefully, it will give you a flavor of why this travel is worth it to me and Benetech!

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DoorDash launches $1 million disaster relief fund for restaurants

The Verge

Restaurant delivery platform DoorDash has launched a restaurant disaster relief fund that will offer grants of up to $10,000 to US restaurants affected by natural disasters over the next year, the company said Wednesday. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Applications will be processed every three months.

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How Hebbia is building AI for in-depth research

Fast Company Tech

A New York-based AI startup called Hebbia says it’s developed techniques that let AI answer questions about massive amounts of data without merely regurgitating what it’s read or, worse, making up information. Hebbia announced a $130 million Series A funding round in July and claims clients like the U.S.

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Donor Spotlight: Lavelle Fund for the Blind

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One foundation that has been a committed supporter of our work is the Lavelle Fund for the Blind. The Lavelle Fund exemplifies the tremendous social return that bold philanthropy can create. Embracing measured risk, The Fund has been willing to make early bets on Benetech, and has repeatedly chosen to invest in our prototype projects.

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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

Fast Company Tech

Policy changes, such as updating zoning laws to prevent rebuilding in highly vulnerable areas, can avoid costly damage in the future. California already has some of the strictest wildfire-prevention codes in the country, but the same rules for new homes dont apply to older homes. And that can mean making difficult decisions.