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A new Stripe feature  is making it easier for software vendors to mark up AI costs and pass them on to customers, often invisibly. Here's what nonprofit leaders need to know before it affects their budget. If your nonprofit uses any AI-powered software (a donor CRM, a grant writing assistant, a chatbot for constituents, or even a productivity tool like Notion), there's a cost happening behind the scenes that you may never see on an invoice. It's called a token cost, and a rec

A Guide to Data Sovereignty for Individuals & Families Last week, Maybelle uploaded hundreds of photos from her daughter's birthday party to Google Photos. Free unlimited storage, automatic backups, easy sharing with grandparents—what's not to love? Three months later, she tried to switch to a different service. She discovered that while she could download her photos, the facial recognition data Google had built from her daughter's face wasn't hers to take. The connections be

ATLDataLab is collecting stories that shine a light on how technology shapes our lives—especially for those often overlooked. From Zoom classrooms to AI tutors, technology in schools is evolving fast. We want to understand how these changes impact students, families, and teachers — and what opportunities or challenges are emerging.

ATLDataLab is collecting stories that shine a light on how technology shapes our lives—especially for those often overlooked. Your story helps us understand the challenges, resilience, and wisdom in navigating the digital world. Whether it’s about scams, online safety, digital community, or your experiences with tech—your voice matters.

ATLDataLab is gathering stories from people who are using AI at work. Many workplaces are rapidly introducing generative AI tools, automation systems, and LLM-based workflows. ATLDataLab wants to understand how this is affecting employees across industries.

ATLDataLab is gathering stories from caregivers who support aging adults. We want to understand how new technologies—apps, health tools, AI systems, and home devices—are impacting caregiving, independence, communication, and daily life.