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What a machine learning tool that turns Obama white can (and can’t) tell us about AI bias

The Verge

Get the same algorithm to generate high-resolution images of actress Lucy Liu or congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from low-resolution inputs, and the resulting faces look distinctly white. With default settings, I got this result. Even “unbiased” data can produce biased results. It’s not just Obama, either.

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12 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Try entering phrases such as “how should nonprofits segment donors” or “what are common nonprofit donor segments” into the tool to gain fresh insights and innovative ideas for personalizing your donor communications.

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Go read this Adobe designer’s take on why Google Classroom is so joyless

The Verge

As students around the world continue to study from home as a result of the pandemic, Google’s Classroom software has fast become an invaluable remote learning tool. Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge. But as many are discovering, Google’s software is far from perfect.

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When Flexibility Becomes an Operating Principle: Lessons from a Nonprofit

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

It was a very meaningful exercise for our entire team, resulting in what we call “ The Seven Benetech Truths.” Among them are truths like “We Get Stuff Done” and “Value Flexibility” — highlighting that we focus intensely on results and upholding our commitments, while also being flexible about how we get the work done.

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Online learning marketplace Udemy is raising up to $100M at a $3.32B valuation

TechCrunch

Online education has been one of the hotspots in the tech world this year, as people turn to e-learning tools to fill in the gaps variously arising from closed schools, closed offices, social distancing and more time on our hands at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Robinhood competitor landscape intensifies as Invstr raises $20M

TechCrunch

This can result in people losing a lot of money, as evidenced by the number of lawsuits against Robinhood. Invstr, according to CEO and founder Kerim Derhalli, is taking a different approach from competitors by offering education and learning tools upfront. Over 1 million users have downloaded the platform globally.

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82 Free or Low-Cost Online Tools & Mobile Apps for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Dulingo provides access to free online language learning tools. For nonprofit social media managers that work internationally, Dulingo’s design and gamification make it fun to learn the basics of a new language. Dulingo :: duolingo.com. LastPass :: lastpass.com. Newly Released! The 2018 Global NGO Technology Report.

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