Opinion | The Unsettling Lesson of the OpenAI Mess
OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, recently fired their CEO, Sam Altman, in a decision that was unexpected and largely unexplained.
There was a breakdown in communication between Altman and the board, but no malfeasance or financial issues were involved.
OpenAI was built as a nonprofit organization to develop AI in the best interests of humanity, but it has now adopted a dual structure with a for-profit division for commercialization. [ more ]
How a migrant aid group got caught up in a right-wing social media thread
A small NGO helping asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border faced threats and misinformation after being falsely accused of distributing flyers to urge migrants to illegally vote for Joe Biden. [ more ]
Brooklyn Org is hosting its first annual Volunteer Day with various family-friendly volunteer sites across the borough.
Volunteer activities include food distribution, community cleanup, urban farming, recycling sorting, serving at a soup kitchen, and field cleanups. [ more ]
Mission Local is seeking a Development Associate to help with fundraising.
Duties of the position include finding new donors, creating a corporate sponsorship program, expanding small business advertising, and managing the donor database.
Proficiency in Excel, Little Green Light, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator is required for the position. [ more ]
They are my angels': Escaping violence and traffickers, this Colombian family is now calling San Jose home
The lifting of pandemic-related immigration restrictions has led to a steady flow of immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border from Central and South America.
Organizations like Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment in San Jose are instrumental in providing essential services to migrants. [ more ]
Share the Spirit: Oakley woman gets around fine without sight, with a little help from Lions Center
Kellie Robison has been legally and permanently blind since she was 11 years old due to a vision-robbing disease.
The Lions Center for the Visually Impaired has been helping Robison navigate her life of blindness since her preteen years, providing assistance such as learning Braille and mobility instruction. [ more ]
Here's how 2 UCSF doctors, nonprofit helped lower child mortality by nearly 63% in Mali war zone
UCSF doctors launch nonprofit to bring healthcare to communities with high child death rates in Mali.
The nonprofit, Muso, continued to provide care during the regional war in central Mali, leading to a significant drop in child mortality rates. [ more ]
It's Time To Enter A New Era Of Recognition For Latine Artists
Art Basel Miami has evolved into a full-blown cultural phenomenon, known for its lavish parties, celebrity sightings, and deep-pocketed collectors.
Alejandra Martinez, an entrepreneur and art expert, was inspired by her first visit to Art Basel to merge her education and passion for the art world. [ more ]
Why It Took 17 Years to Build 49 Housing Units in Los Angeles
A nonprofit in Los Angeles was given government land in 2007 to build affordable housing, and they are finally hoping to open the building next year.
Lorena Plaza, a development in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, is taking longer to complete than any other similar residential building in the city's history. [ more ]