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Even the Most Advanced AI Has a Problem: If It Doesn’t Know the Answer, It Makes One Up

Futurism

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This rampant AI problem is, according to researchers who spoke to the Wall Street Journal , rooted in a reticence to be caught not knowing something. To demonstrate the issue, WSJ writer Ben Fritz devised a simple test: asking multiple advanced AI models who he was married to, a question that is not easily Google-able.

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End-of-Year Fundraising Problems (And How To Solve Them)

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With many nonprofits raising as much as 50% of their budget in December alone, there’s a lot at stake — and a lot of end-of-year fundraising problems to overcome. To help you ride this massive wave of generosity, I’m answering your burning questions Q: How much email is too much email? This is the problem your donors can solve.

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Ask yourself these four questions to figure out if you are fulfilling your full potential

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Ask direct, uncomfortable questions like: Based on my skills and progress, would you hire me? Consult with brutally honest experts If you want a clear-eyed assessment of your progress, stop asking friends or colleagues who will sugarcoat their feedback. If not, why? ; If I keep working the way I am now, where will I be in five years?

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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8 Questions to Ask to Get Inside Your Donor’s Head

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The problem is your donor is probably coming from a completely different experiential background. The better you know your donor, the better your appeal is going to be. That’s obvious. How do you get inside that person’s head?

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The Nonprofit World’s Robot Problem: AI Does Not Replace Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

It can hold a conversation, answer questions and create eerily accurate written statements. In November, a new online artificial intelligence (AI) program called ChatGPT was released in a free test mode. It reminded me of an old saying, “If you don’t want to be replaced by a robot, stop behaving like one.”

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OpenAI's Hot New AI Has an Embarrassing Problem

Futurism

APRIL 21, 2025

It further justifies hallucinated outputs when questioned by the user, even claiming that it uses an external MacBook Pro to perform computations and copies the outputs into ChatGPT," Transluce wrote in its blog post. The extent to which it tried to cover for its own shortcomings is baffling. "It

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Study of Lyft rideshare data confirms minorities get more tickets

Ars Technica

MARCH 27, 2025

But this leaves open the question of why. Which suggests, in their words, that the problem is "animus" against minority drivers. Study after study has shown that minority drivers are ticketed at a higher rate, and data from speed cameras suggests that it's not because they commit traffic violations more frequently.

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Doing Everything You Can To Tell Your Donor They Made A Difference

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

That one question alone captures a huge problem in fundraising – a problem you can address in your major gift program. Donors want to know that their giving made a difference.

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Young Coders Are Using AI for Everything, Giving "Blank Stares" When Asked How Programs Actually Work

Futurism

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The foundational knowledge that used to come from struggling through problems is just missing," he added. No doubt chalkboard-pounding algebra teachers once grumbled about calculators, and no one would question their place now. "Ask about edge cases? Blank stares." "The In Goel's heyday, the place to do just that was StackOverflow.

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Why Data SHOULD Drive Your Strategy

Association Analytics

JANUARY 7, 2025

The only people who are going to review it are those with a problem. Rather than asking specific questions about a conference or class or other offering, doing standardized surveys – asking the same questions – on a regular interval can actually be valuable. If things are working, people arent going to grind a gear.

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How Hebbia is building AI for in-depth research

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

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, says Sivulka, has approached the problem with a technique the company calls iterative source decomposition.

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Your Foundation Grant Report Is Due, But You’re Short On Your Goals. Now What?

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

Evaluate – Take the time to gather all relevant parties and think critically about the problem. Ask questions to get to the root of the problem. Taking the time to identify the problem will only help strengthen not only future proposals, but programming as well. Were the original goals too ambitious?

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The Two-Word AI Hack Every Nonprofit Needs to Know

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 11, 2024

These tasks include learning, problem-solving, language processing, and decision-making. ” questions, we open ourselves to new ideas, accept failure as part of the learning process, and create opportunities for innovation. The best part of this is AI can help you brainstorm and answer these questions.

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Doctor Who Season 2 trailer introduces new companion, Eurovision spoof, and more

Mashable Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

SEE ALSO: All our burning questions for 'Doctor Who' season 15 Ncuti Gatwa returns as the Doctor, and this time around, they've got a new companion in Belinda Chandra (Varadu Sethu, Andor ). The pair embark on an epic quest to bring her back home to Earth, but there's just one problem: A mysterious force is stopping their return.

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The FlexiSpot H7 standing desk is just $100 during the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Mashable Tech

MARCH 26, 2025

But that contradicts the recommendation that standing for too long can cause circulation problems. That leaves us questioning if we should be making those Excel spreadsheets while sitting or standing? Question no more because this deal at Amazon is the answer. at Amazon $149.99 Save $50.01

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3 Questions to Determine Whether Your Nonprofit Needs Interim Staff, Permanent Staff or a Consultant

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Does your nonprofit have a problem? Here's how to decide whether to hire interim staff, permanent staff or a consultant to solve it.

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How great leaders use curiosity to drive innovation

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 18, 2025

The best leaders dont just seek answers; they reframe problems. For instance, I once worked with a biotech executive who revitalized their R&D team with a single question: What are we missing in the data that could change the trajectory of our discovery? Shift from tactical fixes to expansive, open-ended questions.

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Post-Event Surveys for Volunteers: 7 Questions To Ask

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 22, 2025

Post-Event Surveys for Volunteers: 7 Questions To Ask Imagine hosting an incredibly successful volunteer event for your political advocacy organization, helping more people register to vote than you ever thought possible. Collecting post-event feedback from volunteers is vital, and asking the right questions makes all the difference.

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Grantmakers’ Questions as a Way Toward Change

sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Knowledge processes always start with some explicit or underlying questions. Being targeted about the questions we ask on applications and throughout our grantee relationships helps to frame understandings, document learning, and identify challenges or barriers. or “What is the geographic location served?”

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AI advances mean we need to double down on this one skill

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 11, 2025

However, AI is only ever as good as the questions we ask it. Algorithms reinforce biases More and more, our capacity to think, create, and problem-solve is being challenged by algorithms delivered through social media. Promote and legitimize thinking time by asking more questions in daily interactions. Heres why: 1.

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5 signs you’re being talked over in meetings, and how to stop it for good

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

If meetings leave you drained , frustrated, or questioning your value, its not about being too sensitive. Is this a meeting problemor a culture problem? Its a sign your presence isnt being respectedor that youre overworking to be heard. What to do: Set boundaries and speak up. But also, reflect on the environments youre in.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. If you represent the American Bankers Association, financial acumen probably isn’t a problem. Be sure to allow time for questions. What is your board’s financial IQ? A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. Presentations from experts.

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5 Essential RFP Writing Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

Use resources like Google and professional networks to ask questions. Outline a specific need or problem and what the ideal outcome of your project looks like. Put yourself in our shoes – would you spend 10-20 hours on a project if the person you’re sharing it with won’t give you time to answer a question?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are The Pros And Cons Of Combining An Appeal Mailing With An Impact Report?

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Right now, the expense in question is a mailing. But you could easily ask this same question for all your donors. And that question is whether the inclusion of the impact report with the appeal will depress or boost fundraising results.

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The Mario Kart World Direct didnt justify the $80 price, but maybe it didnt need to?

Mashable Tech

APRIL 17, 2025

It was nice to get some fun new details about the flagship launch title for Switch 2 , but the Direct didn't really answer the biggest question on many gamers' minds: Why does Mario Kart World cost $80? When the $80 price was first revealed, gamers immediately raised questions.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should Fundraiser Salaries Correlate With How Much Revenue They’ll Generate?

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Todays question comes from a nonprofit leader who wants metrics and advice on how to justify and calculate fundraiser salaries: Dear Charity Clairity, I am looking for some updated industry standards for fundraising metrics around staff positions.

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USDA alert: Pork product sold at Aldi may contain metal. Check your freezer for these carnitas right now

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 21, 2025

” The problem was discovered during routine maintenance when Cargill found equipment damage may have contaminated the carnitas product with metal pieces. Consumers can contact Cargill’s Consumer Hotline at 844-419-1574 with any questions. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of these products.

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A liquid egg recall is here to ruin your shortage-era breakfast: Egg Beaters, Bob Evans products may contain bleach

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

The problem was discovered when the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service received a tip about the potentially contaminated products. Consumers with questions can contact Cargill Kitchen Solutions at 1-844-419-1574; or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or via email at MPHotline@usda.gov.

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Voice Actor for Aloy in "Horizon" Games Creeped Out by AI Version of Her Character

Futurism

MARCH 17, 2025

Using an approximation of Burch's voice, the AI-puppeted Aloy is shown stiffly answering a variety of questions asked out loud by the presenter, in a pretty far cry from the vivacious personality that fans of the game series have come to adore. The technology isn't the problem," Burch said.

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5 common AI mistakes that are derailing your job search

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 21, 2025

Why its a problem: AI can help you with structure and grammar, but it cannot capture the nuances of your personal brand or unique career story. Why its a problem: These AI tools are good at mass applications but are not great at tailoring your application to each job and company. But if you stop there, youre hurting your chances.

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How to contact Amazon customer service for Big Spring Sale purchases

Mashable Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

As with every major Amazon sale, there are already plenty of live deals to shop ahead of the official event kickoff, with lots more to come — and you just might run into some questions along the way. Amazon online chat service Real-time chatting with Amazon representatives is the most convenient way to get all your questions answered.

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Adopting a New CRM? 4 Change Management Tips for Small Nonprofits

sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In change management, leadership addresses these essential questions: What does the team know about the change? What questions do they have? Managing change is key to the return on investment for any initiative because if the staff doesn’t adopt the change, then the ROI is zero. What is the problem that needs to be addressed?

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Why are read receipts so triggering?

Mashable Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

It raised questions like Why would she wait? What was the problem? “That's hard because so early on, it's not really socially acceptable to ask those questions,” he adds. “Now, he says he doesn’t trust her,” says Grant.

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Leaders, stop talking so much. Here’s why it’s hurting your team

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Characteristically, they asked few questions and, when they did, didn’t seem to be interested in my responses. His monologues were attempts to prove his wortha verbal rsum delivered even when no one had questioned his credentials. “Now I understand it’s about asking the right questions.”

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Is There An Inequality Tipping Point for Nonprofits?

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself. There is a related but distinct question that is urgent for the climate justice movement and the nonprofit sector as a whole: Is there also an inequality tipping point ?

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The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Today — 9 Top Fundraising Methods

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Although in-person fundraisers are the most traditional fundraising method, the fact they were out of the question during the two years of the pandemic has resulted in a surge in popularity. More than ever, people want to get out there and have real social experiences with other people. 5) Silent auctions. 6) Recurring donation fundraising .

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The White Lotus Season 3, episode 7: So, what happened at Lauries wedding?

Mashable Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

But the real question will be what Kate now does with this revelation, and whether her friendship is really worth it. SEE ALSO: 'The White Lotus' Season 3: I have a theory about Jim Hollinger One thing's for sure, we're going to need a little more detail about what happened at Laurie's wedding. Maybe we won't. Give us the details, Laurie!

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2 Email Templates to Soft Launch Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Campaign

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

You could also try posing a question, like “True or false: $50 can save a life.”. Provide a point of contact to answer any questions. If possible, include data to show the full extent of the problem you’re addressing. Make sure it’s timely, personalized, and has a sense of urgency. Make it personal. Provide campaign updates.

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Meta will soon roll out Community Notes, a whitewashed version of Elon Musk’s fact-checking system

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

But a closer look at the underlying assumptions and design choices raises questions about whether this new system can truly deliver on its promises. Images: Meta] An unsolvable problem? Metas own oversight board has pointed out huge problems with the plan. And because just 12.5%

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AI for good: How you can help Candid Labs empower nonprofits

Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As of May 2024, the MMMU benchmark , which evaluates responses to college-level questions, scored GPT-4o at 60%, compared with an 83% human average. That’s why we created Candid Labs , a destination where our users can discover the breakthrough technology Candid is developing to support those working to solve the biggest problems in society.

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I think my manager is burned out. What can I do?

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: I think my manager is burned out. What can I do?

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Solutions Day 2023—It’s Happening!

.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We’ll send our audience back to work with new insights and answers to challenging questions like these: How can our organization prepare to manage disruptive events like the pandemic? Kevin Ordonez,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy and I are going to explain why that’s a question everyone should be asking.

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As a Disaster Unfolds, Fundraisers Can Do More Than Raise Money

sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

No question that cash is crucial in a catastrophe. Answer incoming questions: Supporters deserve timely responses to their concerns. These are all fair questions that fundraisers should be empowered to answer. You can take immediate action by doing what you do best, just without the request for cashfor now.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Dawn Darby from The Therapy Place People-Oriented Board Members Can Better Support EDs Board members are most effective when they engage in high-level thinking and generative conversation rather than problem-focused rehashing of minor issues and problems. Your Voice Matters!

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Even the Most Advanced AI Has a Problem: If It Doesn’t Know the Answer, It Makes One Up

End-of-Year Fundraising Problems (And How To Solve Them)

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The Nonprofit World’s Robot Problem: AI Does Not Replace Donor Engagement

OpenAI's Hot New AI Has an Embarrassing Problem

Study of Lyft rideshare data confirms minorities get more tickets

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Young Coders Are Using AI for Everything, Giving "Blank Stares" When Asked How Programs Actually Work

Why Data SHOULD Drive Your Strategy

How Hebbia is building AI for in-depth research

Your Foundation Grant Report Is Due, But You’re Short On Your Goals. Now What?

The Two-Word AI Hack Every Nonprofit Needs to Know

Doctor Who Season 2 trailer introduces new companion, Eurovision spoof, and more

The FlexiSpot H7 standing desk is just $100 during the Amazon Big Spring Sale

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How great leaders use curiosity to drive innovation

Post-Event Surveys for Volunteers: 7 Questions To Ask

Grantmakers’ Questions as a Way Toward Change

AI advances mean we need to double down on this one skill

5 signs you’re being talked over in meetings, and how to stop it for good

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The Mario Kart World Direct didnt justify the $80 price, but maybe it didnt need to?

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USDA alert: Pork product sold at Aldi may contain metal. Check your freezer for these carnitas right now

A liquid egg recall is here to ruin your shortage-era breakfast: Egg Beaters, Bob Evans products may contain bleach

Voice Actor for Aloy in "Horizon" Games Creeped Out by AI Version of Her Character

5 common AI mistakes that are derailing your job search

How to contact Amazon customer service for Big Spring Sale purchases

Adopting a New CRM? 4 Change Management Tips for Small Nonprofits

Why are read receipts so triggering?

Leaders, stop talking so much. Here’s why it’s hurting your team

Is There An Inequality Tipping Point for Nonprofits?

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The White Lotus Season 3, episode 7: So, what happened at Lauries wedding?

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Meta will soon roll out Community Notes, a whitewashed version of Elon Musk’s fact-checking system

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