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Meta blocks whistleblower from promoting book, guaranteeing way more people will read it

Mashable Tech

Meta has obtained an emergency ruling blocking whistleblower and former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams from promoting her memoir Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism. This does not mean that Wynn-Williams' claims in Careless People are false, nor that they are true.

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This magical California camp is designed by—and for—visually impaired people

Fast Company Tech

The camp was originally designed in the early 1900s for people with sight, but it has become a beloved retreat for the blind and visually-impaired for the last 75 years. This is an experience and a property that reflects that it was created by and for blind people.

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Every time you chew gum, you’re filling your mouth with plastic

Fast Company Tech

People dont really know that gum is plastic, she says. Lowe also tested chewing the pieces for longer, collecting samples of more than 20 minutes, to see how microplastics were released over time. The reserchers hope their study helps people become more aware of another form of microplastic exposure.

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Retaining First Time Donors this GivingTuesday

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GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. Understanding how these donors select organizations to give to and what encourages them to donate again can help you make the most of the surge of first-time givers attracted by your GivingTuesday efforts.

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Volvo’s strange new ad is proof that it’s time to hit pause on AI commercials

Fast Company Tech

The physics are all wrong, with hair, sand, and objects going in the wrong direction at the wrong time. Some people are saying that Volvo made a mistake by not putting a car in the ad, obviously not realizing that currently theres no video generator that can reliably re-create objects. The humans look like theyre made of plastic.

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5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Digital communities allow nonprofits to reach more people, amplify their message, and increase their overall impact. Advocates may not always be able to give in-person time or money, but they help spread awareness and strengthen the cause through their online engagements. Host live events. Highlight key data.

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[Free Webinar] More Than Money: Why Now Is the Time to Redefine Generosity

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When you understand that people support you in lots of overlapping waysnot just through financial giftsyou can engage your entire community in a way that keeps them engaged and generates revenue. Keeping up with the constantly changing landscape of best practices and donor expectations is overwhelming. How can you adapt?

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