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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that some 18 million people will ultimately become affected, including 6.7 million that will be internally displaced and 12 million who will need humanitarian assistance of some kind. We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief.

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UK’s International AI Safety Report Shows Progress is at Breakneck Speed

TechRepublic

The International AI Safety Report, put together by 96 AI global experts, summarises existing literature on the risks and capabilities of advanced AI systems.

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UK Government Reportedly Demands Access to Encrypted iCloud Files Worldwide

TechRepublic

As reported by The Washington Post, Apple received notice of a possible request in March 2024, but the official ask occurred in January 2025.

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Virtual Internships matches students with top companies around the world

TechCrunch

Over 70% of interns work directly with a founders or C-suite executive and the platform also trains students before and during internships with an employability course called CareerBridge. It also partners with governments and university pathway programs. million in 2021/2022, and it expects to hit $10 million by 2023.

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American Airlines offers at-home COVID tests for US travel

The Verge

American Airlines previously offered at-home tests for travelers heading to international destinations with restrictions, like the United Kingdom, Belize, and Chile. So American Airlines and LetsGetChecked are advising customers to make sure they know what’s required of them when they land.

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The human costs of the AI boom

TechCrunch

Freelancer.com alone has more than 67 million workers registered, the equivalent of the population of the United Kingdom. Because of the international nature of this industry, cloudwork platforms can often circumvent national labor regulations, creating a sort of virtual Wild West where workers stand to lose.

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Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands

TechRepublic

as it fights government demands for an iCloud backdoor. Apple told TechRepublic it is gravely disappointed to remove Advanced Data Protection in the U.K.,

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