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Columbia Climate School's Seed Grants Advance Interdisciplinary Research

Columbia Climate School awarded grants to seven interdisciplinary research teams for innovative projects addressing urgent climate challenges.

#collaboration

Integrating Social Learning Into Custom eLearning Solutions: A Strategic Advantage For Publishers And Educators

Social learning amplifies knowledge retention and engagement in digital education.

Unlocking the Value of Circles - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Peer-to-peer learning enhances understanding by encouraging collaboration and exchange of knowledge among equals.

Community Organizer Summit and PSF & Meetups Discussion

The Community Organizer Summit at PyCon US aims to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing among Python community organizers.

13 Best Mighty Networks Alternatives in 2025 | ClickUp

Mighty Networks is effective, but exploring alternatives can provide better flexibility and fit for community-building needs.

CMX Summit 2023: Shine is Here - Get Ready for Phase Two Speakers!

CMX Summit 2023 promises to enhance community-building skills through a lineup of inspiring speakers and networking opportunities.

Integrating Social Learning Into Custom eLearning Solutions: A Strategic Advantage For Publishers And Educators

Social learning amplifies knowledge retention and engagement in digital education.

Unlocking the Value of Circles - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Peer-to-peer learning enhances understanding by encouraging collaboration and exchange of knowledge among equals.

Community Organizer Summit and PSF & Meetups Discussion

The Community Organizer Summit at PyCon US aims to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing among Python community organizers.

13 Best Mighty Networks Alternatives in 2025 | ClickUp

Mighty Networks is effective, but exploring alternatives can provide better flexibility and fit for community-building needs.

CMX Summit 2023: Shine is Here - Get Ready for Phase Two Speakers!

CMX Summit 2023 promises to enhance community-building skills through a lineup of inspiring speakers and networking opportunities.

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#digital-divide

Digital Redlining and Its Enduring Impact on Communities

The COVID pandemic highlighted significant internet access disparities in low-income neighborhoods.

Public-Private Partnership Brings $1.9M Internet Expansion to Georgia Community

Public-private partnerships can effectively bridge the digital divide.

$1.9 million project in Georgia connects over 700 households and businesses to high-speed internet.

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Begins Fiber Network Construction in Ohio

PPEC launches construction phase of fiber internet project to enhance connectivity for Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana, aiming to bridge the digital divide.

Fidium Expanding Fiber Network to Bath, Maine

Fidium is expanding its fiber internet network in Bath, Maine, benefiting over 9,600 homes and businesses with high-speed access.

Digital Redlining and Its Enduring Impact on Communities

The COVID pandemic highlighted significant internet access disparities in low-income neighborhoods.

Public-Private Partnership Brings $1.9M Internet Expansion to Georgia Community

Public-private partnerships can effectively bridge the digital divide.

$1.9 million project in Georgia connects over 700 households and businesses to high-speed internet.

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Begins Fiber Network Construction in Ohio

PPEC launches construction phase of fiber internet project to enhance connectivity for Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana, aiming to bridge the digital divide.

Fidium Expanding Fiber Network to Bath, Maine

Fidium is expanding its fiber internet network in Bath, Maine, benefiting over 9,600 homes and businesses with high-speed access.

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#urban-planning

Architecture Now: Recent Proposals by BIG, Foster + Partners, and More Shape the Future of Urban Living

Architecture is evolving towards sustainable, integrated urban planning with projects that prioritize ecological and social resilience.

Neighbors push back on city plan to direct future land use around Cap Metro sites - Austin Monitor

The Planning Commission hearing on proposed land use changes around Capital Metro sites has been postponed due to neighborhood advocate concerns.

Architecture Now: Recent Proposals by BIG, Foster + Partners, and More Shape the Future of Urban Living

Architecture is evolving towards sustainable, integrated urban planning with projects that prioritize ecological and social resilience.

Neighbors push back on city plan to direct future land use around Cap Metro sites - Austin Monitor

The Planning Commission hearing on proposed land use changes around Capital Metro sites has been postponed due to neighborhood advocate concerns.

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#loneliness

Can migrant communities help cure the US loneliness epidemic?

Loneliness is becoming a growing epidemic in U.S. cities, affecting mental health and social cohesion.

The Great Friendship Project Unveils New Website with Support from a Leading London Web Design Agency

The Great Friendship Project tackles loneliness among young adults via community-building initiatives and a newly launched website.

The Great Friendship Project Launches New Website in Collaboration with Leading Design Agency

The Great Friendship Project launched a new website to further its mission of reducing loneliness among young adults.

A web design agency and branding partner created the new site pro bono as a CSR initiative.

Can migrant communities help cure the US loneliness epidemic?

Loneliness is becoming a growing epidemic in U.S. cities, affecting mental health and social cohesion.

The Great Friendship Project Unveils New Website with Support from a Leading London Web Design Agency

The Great Friendship Project tackles loneliness among young adults via community-building initiatives and a newly launched website.

The Great Friendship Project Launches New Website in Collaboration with Leading Design Agency

The Great Friendship Project launched a new website to further its mission of reducing loneliness among young adults.

A web design agency and branding partner created the new site pro bono as a CSR initiative.

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#local-news

"Multi-local" newsrooms aim to get more news to more people

Local newsrooms are establishing regional hubs to address the decline of local journalism and better serve their communities.

The origins of Patch's big AI newsletter experiment

Patch is using AI-generated newsletters to automate local news aggregation across 30,000 communities, supplementing, not replacing, human journalists.

Student journalists are doing the work many newsrooms can't afford - Poynter

Students are now pivotal in supporting local news outlets, providing coverage as part of their education.

Universities like the University of Vermont are adapting journalism programs to address gaps in local news.

"Multi-local" newsrooms aim to get more news to more people

Local newsrooms are establishing regional hubs to address the decline of local journalism and better serve their communities.

The origins of Patch's big AI newsletter experiment

Patch is using AI-generated newsletters to automate local news aggregation across 30,000 communities, supplementing, not replacing, human journalists.

Student journalists are doing the work many newsrooms can't afford - Poynter

Students are now pivotal in supporting local news outlets, providing coverage as part of their education.

Universities like the University of Vermont are adapting journalism programs to address gaps in local news.

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#decentralization

This Island Network Thinks It Can Fix the Internet. It Might Be Right. | HackerNoon

The decentralization of the internet empowers individuals and communities by shifting data control away from corporations.

The Case for Space-Based Internet Is Trickier Than It Looks | HackerNoon

Ancient civilizations offer valuable lessons for creating decentralized technology such as satellite networks.

How Edge & Node's Rodrigo Coelho Is Reimagining the Web with The Graph | HackerNoon

Rodrigo Coelho is leading a decentralized web movement through The Graph, shaped by his extensive entrepreneurial background and belief in Web3's future.

Escape the Cloud: How a Decentralized Web Is Rising from the Pacific | HackerNoon

Decentralized cloud computing mitigates risks associated with centralized models by empowering community governance and distributing resources.

Pasifika's Blockchain Nodes Are Doing Way More Than Just Crunching Data | HackerNoon

Blockchain nodes are crucial for decentralization and transaction validation in blockchain networks.

This Island Network Thinks It Can Fix the Internet. It Might Be Right. | HackerNoon

The decentralization of the internet empowers individuals and communities by shifting data control away from corporations.

The Case for Space-Based Internet Is Trickier Than It Looks | HackerNoon

Ancient civilizations offer valuable lessons for creating decentralized technology such as satellite networks.

How Edge & Node's Rodrigo Coelho Is Reimagining the Web with The Graph | HackerNoon

Rodrigo Coelho is leading a decentralized web movement through The Graph, shaped by his extensive entrepreneurial background and belief in Web3's future.

Escape the Cloud: How a Decentralized Web Is Rising from the Pacific | HackerNoon

Decentralized cloud computing mitigates risks associated with centralized models by empowering community governance and distributing resources.

Pasifika's Blockchain Nodes Are Doing Way More Than Just Crunching Data | HackerNoon

Blockchain nodes are crucial for decentralization and transaction validation in blockchain networks.

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#broadband-access

Appalachian Regional Commission Broadband Grant to Connect 200 Ohio Homes

Meigs County will enhance broadband access with a $352,000 grant to serve over 200 underserved homes with high-speed internet.

Michigan BEAD Round 1 Update: 392 Applications Covering 193,000 Addresses

Michigan's BEAD Program received 392 applications, covering over 193,000 addresses and has $1.559 billion in funding available.

55,000 eligible locations in Michigan remain without broadband applications to date.

BEAD scoring criteria updated to a minimum passing score of 25% for broader approval.

Appalachian Regional Commission Broadband Grant to Connect 200 Ohio Homes

Meigs County will enhance broadband access with a $352,000 grant to serve over 200 underserved homes with high-speed internet.

Michigan BEAD Round 1 Update: 392 Applications Covering 193,000 Addresses

Michigan's BEAD Program received 392 applications, covering over 193,000 addresses and has $1.559 billion in funding available.

55,000 eligible locations in Michigan remain without broadband applications to date.

BEAD scoring criteria updated to a minimum passing score of 25% for broader approval.

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Extending Direct Nash Optimization for Regularized Preferences | HackerNoon

The DNO framework now effectively manages regularized preferences, enhancing stability in convergence to Nash equilibria.

AmeriCorps staff members placed on leave after DOGE visit

The federal agency supported community service work and sent young adults to work on disaster response and conservation projects nationwide.

#workforce-development

Upskilling And Reskilling: What They Are And Why They Matter To Organizations

Organizations must prioritize continuous learning to build resilience amid rapid technological changes.

Fed spending cuts delay city's workforce, infrastructure training plans - Austin Monitor

City staff request extension for workforce development plan due to federal funding delays.

New initiative aligns with Austin Infrastructure Academy's goals for workforce needs.

Upskilling And Reskilling: What They Are And Why They Matter To Organizations

Organizations must prioritize continuous learning to build resilience amid rapid technological changes.

Fed spending cuts delay city's workforce, infrastructure training plans - Austin Monitor

City staff request extension for workforce development plan due to federal funding delays.

New initiative aligns with Austin Infrastructure Academy's goals for workforce needs.

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LMS Migration Guide: 6-Step Checklist for a Successful Process

Modernizing your LMS can enhance training efficiency, despite fears around data migration.

#community-engagement

How to Monetize Volunteer-Driven Platforms

Digital platforms risk alienating volunteer communities when implementing monetization strategies, as evidenced by the backlash from Reddit moderators in 2023.

Group offers skills, and friendship, to local students with disabilities | Cornell Chronicle

The Cornell Career Skills program empowers students with intellectual disabilities by fostering friendships and building life skills for successful transitions.

Inclusivity and community support significantly enhance the confidence and self-esteem of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The Quiet Tensions of POPS: How Private Institutions Shape Public Urban Wellness and Access

Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) are increasingly prominent but often prioritize private interests over genuine public benefit.

No Question Left Behind: Transforming Community Engagement Through Effective Communication

Community engagement is enhanced by timely responses to member inquiries.

The 'No Question Left Behind' initiative promotes a responsive online environment.

Encouraging users to mark queries as answered benefits the community overall.

Navigating User Research with Sensitive Populations

A $25 gift card effectively engaged participants in sensitive discussions about eviction reform, emphasizing the importance of appreciation in vulnerable populations.

Navigating User Research with Sensitive Populations

The power of appreciation can significantly impact vulnerable populations during emotionally charged processes.

How to Monetize Volunteer-Driven Platforms

Digital platforms risk alienating volunteer communities when implementing monetization strategies, as evidenced by the backlash from Reddit moderators in 2023.

Group offers skills, and friendship, to local students with disabilities | Cornell Chronicle

The Cornell Career Skills program empowers students with intellectual disabilities by fostering friendships and building life skills for successful transitions.

Inclusivity and community support significantly enhance the confidence and self-esteem of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The Quiet Tensions of POPS: How Private Institutions Shape Public Urban Wellness and Access

Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) are increasingly prominent but often prioritize private interests over genuine public benefit.

No Question Left Behind: Transforming Community Engagement Through Effective Communication

Community engagement is enhanced by timely responses to member inquiries.

The 'No Question Left Behind' initiative promotes a responsive online environment.

Encouraging users to mark queries as answered benefits the community overall.

Navigating User Research with Sensitive Populations

A $25 gift card effectively engaged participants in sensitive discussions about eviction reform, emphasizing the importance of appreciation in vulnerable populations.

Navigating User Research with Sensitive Populations

The power of appreciation can significantly impact vulnerable populations during emotionally charged processes.

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#4chan

4chan's 'cesspool of the internet' is down after apparently being hacked

4chan is down due to a major hack exposing its source code and possibly sensitive information.

Credibility of rumors regarding leaked emails from the hack has been questioned by experts.

4chan could be gone forever after hack exposes source code, moderators

4chan may face permanent closure due to a significant hack that exposed its backend and moderator information.

4chan appears to have been compromised by rivals

4chan experienced significant outages and potential data breach risks following alleged hacking by a rival forum group.

Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins

4chan's recent outages spurred speculation of a data breach, jeopardizing user anonymity and exposing sensitive information.

4chan has been down since Monday night after "pretty comprehensive own"

4chan experienced a significant hacking incident on Monday night, resulting in its inaccessibility and potential deep data breaches.

Notorious image board 4chan hacked and internal data leaked | TechCrunch

4chan was hacked, exposing sensitive data and raising concerns about user safety and the site's moderation integrity.

4chan's 'cesspool of the internet' is down after apparently being hacked

4chan is down due to a major hack exposing its source code and possibly sensitive information.

Credibility of rumors regarding leaked emails from the hack has been questioned by experts.

4chan could be gone forever after hack exposes source code, moderators

4chan may face permanent closure due to a significant hack that exposed its backend and moderator information.

4chan appears to have been compromised by rivals

4chan experienced significant outages and potential data breach risks following alleged hacking by a rival forum group.

Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins

4chan's recent outages spurred speculation of a data breach, jeopardizing user anonymity and exposing sensitive information.

4chan has been down since Monday night after "pretty comprehensive own"

4chan experienced a significant hacking incident on Monday night, resulting in its inaccessibility and potential deep data breaches.

Notorious image board 4chan hacked and internal data leaked | TechCrunch

4chan was hacked, exposing sensitive data and raising concerns about user safety and the site's moderation integrity.

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#community-management

Building a Strong Foundation: The Importance of Policies and Governance in Community Management

Policies and governance are critical for community stability and long-term success.

Elevating Content & Programs for Community Growth

Content and programs are vital for community growth and member retention.

Building a Strong Foundation: The Importance of Policies and Governance in Community Management

Policies and governance are critical for community stability and long-term success.

Elevating Content & Programs for Community Growth

Content and programs are vital for community growth and member retention.

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Call For Code of Conduct Committee Members

Typelevel invites applications for new Code of Conduct Committee members.

An Interview With A Fired USAID Education Officer | Defector

Joel Runnels turned personal experiences into impactful education and research focused on Andrew Foster's legacy in Deaf education.

#dune-awakening

Dune Awakening's delay sucks, but if the past few years of live service launches have taught me anything, it's that it's probably a good call

Delayed release offers more time for development, ensuring a better launch experience for players.

Dune a delay: Just as it's about to launch, the promising Dune Awakening gets pushed back a month following beta feedback

Dune Awakening's release is delayed to June 10 for further improvements based on beta tester feedback.

Dune Awakening's delay sucks, but if the past few years of live service launches have taught me anything, it's that it's probably a good call

Delayed release offers more time for development, ensuring a better launch experience for players.

Dune a delay: Just as it's about to launch, the promising Dune Awakening gets pushed back a month following beta feedback

Dune Awakening's release is delayed to June 10 for further improvements based on beta tester feedback.

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New Code of Conduct

Typelevel has adopted a new Code of Conduct and Enforcement Policy, replacing the old Scala-based version for better community accountability.

Code of Conduct Committee

The Typelevel community is actively enhancing safety through new Code of Conduct Committee members.

When "Let Them" Isn't Enough, You Need to Act

Taking collective action often yields greater impact than individual efforts.

Collective efforts bolster the movements that benefit women and girls significantly.

Understanding motivations for collective action can guide better engagement.

Kings County Integrated Domestic Violence Court maintains its role as a national mentor court

The Kings County IDV Court exemplifies successful collaboration to address domestic violence through a holistic approach.

The court’s unique structure allows simultaneous handling of related cases under the same judge.

The Dark Side of Conservation | True Crime Reports

International conservation efforts can lead to violence against Indigenous populations, raising ethical questions about the cost of wildlife protection.

#security

A new security fund opens up to help protect the fediverse | TechCrunch

The Nivenly Foundation's new security fund incentivizes responsible vulnerability disclosure for fediverse applications.

ActiveX blocked by default in Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 will disable all ActiveX controls by default to enhance security against malware attacks.

Microsoft releases out-of-band updates to fix reporting error

Emergency patches released to fix Active Directory Group Policy reporting error in Windows.

A new security fund opens up to help protect the fediverse | TechCrunch

The Nivenly Foundation's new security fund incentivizes responsible vulnerability disclosure for fediverse applications.

ActiveX blocked by default in Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 will disable all ActiveX controls by default to enhance security against malware attacks.

Microsoft releases out-of-band updates to fix reporting error

Emergency patches released to fix Active Directory Group Policy reporting error in Windows.

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#higher-education

Internships Give Disabled Students Leadership Skills, Purpose

Students with disabilities face challenges in graduation and support at institutions, but inclusive opportunities can enhance engagement and skills.

How to Better Support Deans (opinion)

The success of higher education institutions relies heavily on provosts and deans, not just presidents.

Internships Give Disabled Students Leadership Skills, Purpose

Students with disabilities face challenges in graduation and support at institutions, but inclusive opportunities can enhance engagement and skills.

How to Better Support Deans (opinion)

The success of higher education institutions relies heavily on provosts and deans, not just presidents.

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20 Social Roles - Personal InfoCloud

The 20 Social Roles framework enables understanding of natural social dynamics in organizations.

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Perceived consensus drives moral intolerance in a time of identity-driven politics and online bubbles

Moral disagreements lead to social exclusion and hostility within communities.

#social-justice

Legal Defense Fund exits Meta civil rights advisory group over DEI changes

LDF departs Meta's advisory group due to major content moderation and DEI policy concerns affecting marginalized communities.

Planning for Success: Why Asset Transfers to Communities Matter - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Rents and royalties should accrue to community groups for effective power building.

Philanthropic foundations often prioritize endowment growth over community benefit.

Legal Defense Fund exits Meta civil rights advisory group over DEI changes

LDF departs Meta's advisory group due to major content moderation and DEI policy concerns affecting marginalized communities.

Planning for Success: Why Asset Transfers to Communities Matter - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Rents and royalties should accrue to community groups for effective power building.

Philanthropic foundations often prioritize endowment growth over community benefit.

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North Carolina Launches $17M Digital Opportunity Grant Program

North Carolina launches a $17 million Digital Opportunity grant program to enhance digital access and skills for residents.

How Black Food Business Owners Walk the DEI Tightrope

Black-owned businesses face uncertain futures as major retailers retract DEI initiatives.

Cultural validation is significant for minority entrepreneurs in mainstream retail.

#modding

"I thought the project might fall apart": The Baldur's Gate 3 Stardew Valley mod Swen Vincke likes "almost got scrapped" just one month into development

Baldur's Village mod narrowly avoided cancellation and secured support to thrive despite challenges.

Wahey, Dark Souls Remastered's seamless co-op mod is out now, provided you don't mind potentially having to battle some bugs on top of the bosses

A new seamless co-op mod for Dark Souls: Remastered has been released, allowing up to six players to enjoy a shared experience.

"I thought the project might fall apart": The Baldur's Gate 3 Stardew Valley mod Swen Vincke likes "almost got scrapped" just one month into development

Baldur's Village mod narrowly avoided cancellation and secured support to thrive despite challenges.

Wahey, Dark Souls Remastered's seamless co-op mod is out now, provided you don't mind potentially having to battle some bugs on top of the bosses

A new seamless co-op mod for Dark Souls: Remastered has been released, allowing up to six players to enjoy a shared experience.

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#rural-internet

Building Customer Advocates via Speed and Price: Rural Broadband Subscriber Study

Internet speed and price are crucial for rural customer satisfaction, with local providers outperforming national ones.

High prices and poor speeds are significant dissatisfaction factors among rural internet customers.

Choptank Fiber Celebrates 5,000 Connections

Choptank Fiber has connected over 5,000 customers to high-speed internet, focusing on service to rural areas and reinvesting in infrastructure.

Building Customer Advocates via Speed and Price: Rural Broadband Subscriber Study

Internet speed and price are crucial for rural customer satisfaction, with local providers outperforming national ones.

High prices and poor speeds are significant dissatisfaction factors among rural internet customers.

Choptank Fiber Celebrates 5,000 Connections

Choptank Fiber has connected over 5,000 customers to high-speed internet, focusing on service to rural areas and reinvesting in infrastructure.

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Indiana Connectivity Program Awards Almost $1.7M in 13th Funding Round

The Indiana Connectivity Program awarded $1.7 million for broadband access to 371 locations in its latest round of funding.

Haunted by hopelessness: 12 Zambians share their stories as HIV drugs run out

U.S. foreign aid cuts have severely impacted HIV medication access in Zambia, leading to increased illness among patients.

CDG and GOCare Partner for CX Solutions for Broadband Providers

GOCare and CDG partner to enhance customer experience for broadband service providers.

PyCon US 2025: Call for Volunteers & Hatchery Lineup!

Volunteering at PyCon US 2025 ensures smooth conference operations and offers valuable community involvement opportunities.

Collaborative Learning Project Book Discussion

Dear Colleagues, On April 14th at 21:00 Beijing time the Collaborative Learning Project will host a book discussion of Professor David Shoemake

Learn How to Build a MCP Clients with Gemini 2.5 Pro

A custom MCP client using Gemini 2.5 Pro offers flexible communication solutions utilizing modern technologies.

Backend development involves establishing server connections and APIs, while frontend focuses on user interface and contextual memory.

Contextual memory enhances conversation flow and user engagement by recalling past interactions.

Voice response improves accessibility for a diverse range of users.

Speaking in Code: How AI Simulates Language Evolution on Regulated Social Media | HackerNoon

Users on regulated social media adapt communication through coded language, showcasing language evolution under societal pressures.

#dialogue-systems

Study Finds AI Responses Rated Higher When Context is Limited | HackerNoon

Context affects perception of system response relevance and usefulness in dialogue systems.

When Labeling AI Chatbots, Context Is a Double-Edged Sword | HackerNoon

The study highlights the importance of dialogue context in evaluating task-oriented dialogue systems and its influence on the quality of crowd-sourced annotations.

Can LLMs Improve Crowdsourced Evaluation in Dialogue Systems? | HackerNoon

The study investigates how dialogue context influences the consistency of crowdsourced judgments on response relevance and usefulness in conversational systems.

Study Finds AI Responses Rated Higher When Context is Limited | HackerNoon

Context affects perception of system response relevance and usefulness in dialogue systems.

When Labeling AI Chatbots, Context Is a Double-Edged Sword | HackerNoon

The study highlights the importance of dialogue context in evaluating task-oriented dialogue systems and its influence on the quality of crowd-sourced annotations.

Can LLMs Improve Crowdsourced Evaluation in Dialogue Systems? | HackerNoon

The study investigates how dialogue context influences the consistency of crowdsourced judgments on response relevance and usefulness in conversational systems.

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Is Annoyance the Price We Pay for Community?

Socially selective individuals prioritize the quality of interactions over quantity, feeling stressed by obligations rather than genuine engagements.

How Context Changes the Way We Rate AI Responses | HackerNoon

The study explores how varying dialogue context influences relevance and usefulness in crowdsourced annotation tasks.

Angola Introduces Large-Scale Concrete 3D-Printing to Address Housing Crisis

Angola's housing deficit is estimated at three million homes, with innovative 3D printing technology being employed to address this critical issue.

#community-development

What's at Stake with Threatened Federal Cuts to CDFIs? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

CDFIs are crucial in providing financial support to underserved communities, particularly during crises.

An executive order threatens the existence of the CDFI Fund, raising concerns among lawmakers.

Healing Light: The Impact of "Liter of Light" on Community Well-Being

The Moser lamp revolutionized daylight illumination using simple materials during Brazil's 2002 energy crisis.

Liverpool Civic Place and Yellamundie Library / fjcstudio

Yellamundie Library serves as a vital social hub, promoting engagement, learning, and community support in a diverse region.

What's at Stake with Threatened Federal Cuts to CDFIs? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

CDFIs are crucial in providing financial support to underserved communities, particularly during crises.

An executive order threatens the existence of the CDFI Fund, raising concerns among lawmakers.

Healing Light: The Impact of "Liter of Light" on Community Well-Being

The Moser lamp revolutionized daylight illumination using simple materials during Brazil's 2002 energy crisis.

Liverpool Civic Place and Yellamundie Library / fjcstudio

Yellamundie Library serves as a vital social hub, promoting engagement, learning, and community support in a diverse region.

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We're Probably In A Community Recession

We're probably in the middle of a community recession - this presents unique challenges and opportunities

#climate-change

How the UN Sustainable Development Goals Can Advance Racial Equity - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Inequitable human development exacerbates the impact of natural disasters on marginalized communities.

The UN's SDGs framework serves as a vital tool for promoting equity and sustainable development in disaster response.

How Alaska Native youth are protecting the land for their future ancestors - High Country News

Alaska Native youth are actively engaging in climate advocacy to protect their culture and environment affected by climate change.

How the UN Sustainable Development Goals Can Advance Racial Equity - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Inequitable human development exacerbates the impact of natural disasters on marginalized communities.

The UN's SDGs framework serves as a vital tool for promoting equity and sustainable development in disaster response.

How Alaska Native youth are protecting the land for their future ancestors - High Country News

Alaska Native youth are actively engaging in climate advocacy to protect their culture and environment affected by climate change.

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This Island Nation Wants to Use Language, Not Just Tech, to Fight Climate and Economic Collapse | HackerNoon

The importance of bilingual education in global participation and development is essential for modern societies, as seen in Singapore's success.

Building with Akka: Customer Registry App (introduction)

Akka simplifies the creation of distributed applications using the Actor Model, enhancing performance and concurrency.

L.A. Community Colleges, CSUs Partner on Nursing Initiative

California community colleges and CSU system collaborate to address nursing shortages through the Nursing 2035 Initiative.

Co-op achieves profit and membership growth against external headwinds - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Co-op reports strong financial performance with decreased net debt and a 22% increase in membership amid economic challenges.

10 Best Product Manager Communities to Join for Networking

Collaborative communities significantly support product managers in their career journey.

Joining a product manager community can enhance skills, provide resources, and foster networking opportunities.

New York Outcomes Fund spurs, supports growers' sustainability efforts | Cornell Chronicle

The New York Outcomes Fund incentivizes sustainable farming practices, beneficial for both farmers and the environment.

Living and Learning in the Shadow of the Paris Commune

Class society influences daily life, revealing power asymmetries through mundane frustrations.

Everyday life lays the groundwork for revolutionary thought and collective political struggle.

DHS cuts funds for groups helping legal immigrants become U.S. citizens

The community groups and adult-education organizations were told that their work no longer fits with the Department of Homeland Security's goals under Trump.

Farmers bewildered after USDA suggests cutting DEI from energy projects

The USDA said it would hasten payments of long-withheld funding to farmers who responded to a survey and considered changing energy projects to remove DEI.

Fourth Leg of the Relay Race: Meet the South Carolina State Broadband Director

South Carolina has made significant strides in broadband access under Jim Stritzinger's leadership using various federal and state funding initiatives.

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Columbia Climate School's Seed Grants Advance Interdisciplinary Research

Integrating Social Learning Into Custom eLearning Solutions: A Strategic Advantage For Publishers And Educators

Unlocking the Value of Circles - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Community Organizer Summit and PSF & Meetups Discussion

13 Best Mighty Networks Alternatives in 2025 | ClickUp

CMX Summit 2023: Shine is Here - Get Ready for Phase Two Speakers!

Integrating Social Learning Into Custom eLearning Solutions: A Strategic Advantage For Publishers And Educators

Unlocking the Value of Circles - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Community Organizer Summit and PSF & Meetups Discussion

13 Best Mighty Networks Alternatives in 2025 | ClickUp

CMX Summit 2023: Shine is Here - Get Ready for Phase Two Speakers!

Digital Redlining and Its Enduring Impact on Communities

Public-Private Partnership Brings $1.9M Internet Expansion to Georgia Community

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Begins Fiber Network Construction in Ohio

Fidium Expanding Fiber Network to Bath, Maine

Digital Redlining and Its Enduring Impact on Communities

Public-Private Partnership Brings $1.9M Internet Expansion to Georgia Community

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Begins Fiber Network Construction in Ohio

Fidium Expanding Fiber Network to Bath, Maine

Architecture Now: Recent Proposals by BIG, Foster + Partners, and More Shape the Future of Urban Living

Neighbors push back on city plan to direct future land use around Cap Metro sites - Austin Monitor

Architecture Now: Recent Proposals by BIG, Foster + Partners, and More Shape the Future of Urban Living

Neighbors push back on city plan to direct future land use around Cap Metro sites - Austin Monitor

Can migrant communities help cure the US loneliness epidemic?

The Great Friendship Project Unveils New Website with Support from a Leading London Web Design Agency

The Great Friendship Project Launches New Website in Collaboration with Leading Design Agency

Can migrant communities help cure the US loneliness epidemic?

The Great Friendship Project Unveils New Website with Support from a Leading London Web Design Agency

The Great Friendship Project Launches New Website in Collaboration with Leading Design Agency

"Multi-local" newsrooms aim to get more news to more people

The origins of Patch's big AI newsletter experiment

Student journalists are doing the work many newsrooms can't afford - Poynter

"Multi-local" newsrooms aim to get more news to more people

The origins of Patch's big AI newsletter experiment

Student journalists are doing the work many newsrooms can't afford - Poynter

This Island Network Thinks It Can Fix the Internet. It Might Be Right. | HackerNoon

The Case for Space-Based Internet Is Trickier Than It Looks | HackerNoon

How Edge & Node's Rodrigo Coelho Is Reimagining the Web with The Graph | HackerNoon

Escape the Cloud: How a Decentralized Web Is Rising from the Pacific | HackerNoon

Pasifika's Blockchain Nodes Are Doing Way More Than Just Crunching Data | HackerNoon

This Island Network Thinks It Can Fix the Internet. It Might Be Right. | HackerNoon

The Case for Space-Based Internet Is Trickier Than It Looks | HackerNoon

How Edge & Node's Rodrigo Coelho Is Reimagining the Web with The Graph | HackerNoon

Escape the Cloud: How a Decentralized Web Is Rising from the Pacific | HackerNoon

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Appalachian Regional Commission Broadband Grant to Connect 200 Ohio Homes

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4chan's 'cesspool of the internet' is down after apparently being hacked

4chan could be gone forever after hack exposes source code, moderators

4chan appears to have been compromised by rivals

Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins

4chan has been down since Monday night after "pretty comprehensive own"

Notorious image board 4chan hacked and internal data leaked | TechCrunch

4chan's 'cesspool of the internet' is down after apparently being hacked

4chan could be gone forever after hack exposes source code, moderators

4chan appears to have been compromised by rivals

Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins

4chan has been down since Monday night after "pretty comprehensive own"

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