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May 2, 2025

Ford Foundation Awards Telescope Grant to Accelerate Solution for Workers Affected by AI

New funding strengthens Telescope’s Tech Offset Program (TTOP), expanding efforts to support those navigating job transitions driven by technological change.

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Ford Foundation Awards Telescope Grant to Accelerate Solution for Workers Affected by AI

New funding strengthens Telescope’s Tech Offset Program (TTOP), expanding efforts to support those navigating job transitions driven by technological change.

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Gallup Survey: Most people don’t know they’re using AI in their everyday apps

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Nearly all Americans use AI, though most dislike it, poll shows

The vast majority of Americans use products that involve AI, but their views of the technology remain overwhelmingly negative, according to a Gallup-Telescope survey published Wednesday.