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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Billionaire philanthropy's growing divide: Mark Zuckerberg stops funding immigration reform as Mackenzie Scott doubles down on DEI | Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg's decision to cut off funding to the pro‑immigration group FWD.us marks a sharp turn away from the high-profile social advocacy that once defined his philanthropy, even as MacKenzie Scott is emerging as the era's most aggressive backer of equity- and DEI-driven causes. The split shows a broader divergence in tech philanthropy: one billionaire channeling resources into science and AI infrastructure, the other pouring unrestricted billions into institutions serving communities historically excluded from power and wealth
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California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Editorial: Tech leaders need to give back in Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

Over 130,000 Santa Clara residents face hunger after SNAP paused; wealthy local tech companies have not provided emergency food aid.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 months ago

Why this company says the state of AI security is 'grim' | Fortune

Cyera exceeded $100 million ARR in under two years and uses AI security tools to help enterprises prevent data exposure and manage AI-related risks.
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Veteran VC resigns from Salesforce Foundation board over CEO's political comments

Ron Conway resigned from the Salesforce Foundation board after Marc Benioff expressed support for Donald Trump and the possible deployment of National Guard troops to San Francisco.
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