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I’m looking forward to joining TVO for a live taping this Friday evening. If you’re in Ontario, I’d love to see you there — it’s always energizing to…
I’m looking forward to joining TVO for a live taping this Friday evening. If you’re in Ontario, I’d love to see you there — it’s always energizing to…
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The team over at Adaption Labs just released their first beta — a platform to allow everyday builders to control and adapt their data. The pitch:…
The team over at Adaption Labs just released their first beta — a platform to allow everyday builders to control and adapt their data. The pitch:…
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The future of AI is not inevitable, it’s a design choice. Mozilla Foundation is investing in technologists who are actively using AI to strengthen…
The future of AI is not inevitable, it’s a design choice. Mozilla Foundation is investing in technologists who are actively using AI to strengthen…
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Philanthropy Must Jump-Start a Digital Revolution for the Common Good
Chronicle of Philanthropy
See publicationOpinion piece co-written with the presidents of the Knight and Ford Foundations, advocating for the philanthropic sector to work together to ensure that the internet remains a universally accessible public resource — and exploring how this might happen.
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Volunteer Engagement 2.0: Ideas and Insights Changing the World
Wiley
See publicationThe book distills the latest research and insight from industry leaders, targeting practitioners responsible for volunteer engagement, recruitment and management. Mark’s chapter outlines Mozilla’s stunning successes in engaging volunteers for large-scale change, outlines current efforts, and offers practical lessons.
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Why Web Literacy Matters, Too
Bright / Medium
See publicationKnowing how the Internet works opens up opportunity for youth. But one core skill is conspicuously absent from our education system: web literacy. The ability to explore, create and connect online isn’t an inherent part of curricula. That needs to change — web literacy deserves to be enshrined as the fourth R.
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Why Web Literacy Should Be Part of Every Education
Fast Company Co.EXIST
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The Evolution of Learning: Taking Open Educational Resources to the Next Level
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Planning, Partnership and People: Keys to Successful Nonprofit Technology Projects
Developed for the 2004 Voluntary Sector Community of Inquiry Symposium, this paper documents general findings from a review of best practices from projects funded through the Government of Ontario’s Volunteer@ction Online grants program. It aims to capture and share information about how voluntary organizations can most effectively use the Internet. It also includes a number of conclusions that are intended to guide future strategic technology projects within the voluntary sector.
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It’s been energizing to be in India this week alongside Raffi Krikorian and our Mozilla colleagues. The momentum around open‑source AI here is real —…
It’s been energizing to be in India this week alongside Raffi Krikorian and our Mozilla colleagues. The momentum around open‑source AI here is real —…
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As IndiaAI unfolds, Raffi Krikorian and I have co‑written an op‑ed on why India is uniquely positioned to shape the next era of AI — not by competing…
As IndiaAI unfolds, Raffi Krikorian and I have co‑written an op‑ed on why India is uniquely positioned to shape the next era of AI — not by competing…
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Today, AI power is concentrating even faster, across the full stack that will shape how billions of people learn, create, and connect. The question…
Today, AI power is concentrating even faster, across the full stack that will shape how billions of people learn, create, and connect. The question…
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As AI systems become more embedded in daily life, it’s clear that static, one-size-fits-all models don’t reflect the diversity of human needs…
As AI systems become more embedded in daily life, it’s clear that static, one-size-fits-all models don’t reflect the diversity of human needs…
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The future of AI won’t be shaped by a single company or voice. It will be shaped by a rebel alliance of people who believe technology can be better…
The future of AI won’t be shaped by a single company or voice. It will be shaped by a rebel alliance of people who believe technology can be better…
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This is such exciting news! Adaption is one of the most exciting new companies in the Mozilla Ventures portfolio.
This is such exciting news! Adaption is one of the most exciting new companies in the Mozilla Ventures portfolio.
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Great interview with my favourite open source economist, Frank Nagle.
Great interview with my favourite open source economist, Frank Nagle.
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⚡ First article published with Korea's The Herald Business - Herald Insight Collection(#HIC) . I argue that instead of using significant public funds…
⚡ First article published with Korea's The Herald Business - Herald Insight Collection(#HIC) . I argue that instead of using significant public funds…
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Thrilled to be working with Abi Taylor's Innovation team, Judith Neilson Foundation, to help bring the next generation of Ushahidi's toolset…
Thrilled to be working with Abi Taylor's Innovation team, Judith Neilson Foundation, to help bring the next generation of Ushahidi's toolset…
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