Topic: social impact
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Microsoft Confirms Nonprofit Ad Grant Program Status
Microsoft's Ads for Social Impact program, which offers free ad credits to nonprofits, is now operating with a waitlist. The program provides flexible credits usable across Microsoft's platforms and partners, along with AI tools and educational resources to help build effective campaigns. Eligibi...
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NBA Star Russell Westbrook Co-Founds End-of-Life Planning Startup
Eazewell is an AI-powered platform co-founded by Donnell Beverly Jr., Russell Westbrook, and Kemba Walker to simplify end-of-life planning and reduce the administrative burden on grieving families. The platform offers 24/7 assistance with tasks like booking funeral homes and closing accounts, par...
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Sell Your Unused Electricity: COI Energy's Breakthrough at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Large enterprises pay for unused electricity capacity due to an outdated purchasing model, which COI Energy addresses by creating a marketplace where businesses can monetize their surplus energy allotments. Founded by SaLisa Berrien, the company uses patented technology and data analysis to predi...
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Vandals Target AI Necklace Ads That Record Your Conversations
A wave of vandalism on AI necklace ads in New York City subways reflects public concerns over privacy and AI's role in daily life, with graffiti expressing skepticism about the device's recording and companionship features. Critics targeted the product's implications, linking it to broader issues...
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Excite and Nuix Land $1.35M Contract Deal
Excite Technology Services has secured a $1.35 million, 12-month contract to provide Nuix software solutions to an Australian Regulator through its subsidiary CBIT. The agreement involves delivering the Nuix Neo Discover platform to support the Regulator's discovery, workflow automation, and fore...
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Waymo Co-CEO Reveals Autonomous Vehicle Truths at Disrupt 2025
The journey to fully autonomous vehicles is complex, with Waymo's co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana set to discuss real-world challenges like safety, public trust, and regulations at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Mawakana will provide an honest assessment of progress and hurdles in scaling autonomous technology...
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The AI Debate Is Drowning Out Everything Else
The intense focus on artificial intelligence is overshadowing other important technological discussions, making it difficult to avoid the topic despite its significance. AI is not a new invention or a magical solution; it has evolved for decades, with generative AI being useful in specific cases ...
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Lifeline & SANE: Revolutionizing Community Support with Digital Tools
Australian mental health organizations Lifeline and SANE are adopting advanced digital tools to improve crisis support and manage increasing demand for services. These innovations streamline communication channels like phone, SMS, and online chat to route urgent cases efficiently and reduce wait ...
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