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Geeks Give Back at the GeekWire Awards: Meet three groups wielding tech for good causes

GeekWire

Sightline Institute Photo used under Creative Commons License ) As the Seattle area’s housing crisis continues, Housing Connector is trying to level the playing field for the region’s most vulnerable renters. It works with partners to provide conflict mitigation, behavioral support and other social services for renters.

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Jibo, the social robot that was supposed to die, is getting a second life

The Verge

The social, lovable robot went viral on Twitter last March when it performed a jaunty dance after telling owners, “The servers out there that let me do what I do will be turned off soon.” That meant its ability to perform many social interactions would wind down on an undefined date, effectively killing Jibo.

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Facebook will pay $52 million in settlement with moderators who developed PTSD on the job

The Verge

In a landmark acknowledgment of the toll that content moderation takes on its workforce, Facebook has agreed to pay $52 million to current and former moderators to compensate them for mental health issues developed on the job. Scola developed symptoms of PTSD after nine months on the job.

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Creating a Return on Investment (ROI) calculation for Enterprise 2.0 and internal social media

Trends in the Living Networks

A major challenge for organizations that are considering internal social media initiatives is that a business case including a financial justification is frequently required. and social media. Software license fees. Replacement of existing software licenses. Lower costs – product development. Social capital.

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Don’t gamble with your identity verification practices

CIO Business Intelligence

But casino gaming companies MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment were caught short in this area in recent weeks by hackers using identity-based and social engineering attacks that spoofed identity to gain access to secure systems. It sounds simple, but it could be a hedge against similar social engineering and phishing hacks.

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Maximize Reach with Top eReader Platforms for Publishers

Kitaboo

In doing so, publishers can reach diverse audiences that vary in age group, speak different languages, and face unique reading and learning barriers. By developing their eBook verticals, publishers can capture more market share and drive revenues. This is where eReader platforms are playing an important role.

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CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know

CIO Business Intelligence

CSM certification Agile practices are being rapidly adopted in project and product management across many industries, and the ScrumMaster is an important leadership role in agile development to not only improve workflow but increase your value as your career evolves. It’s also about being part of a community.

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