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Should You Really Use AI to Write That First Draft? Here's What to Do Instead

AI can be a helpful tool in your writing process, but if you're using it to generate your writing for you, you're doing a disservice to your audience — and to yourself. 

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How to Create an Acceptable Use Policy for Generative AI

• ✅ An AI acceptable use policy is no longer optional. We break down what to include in your policy.
• ? If you do choose to use AI to create content, you can easily lose your organization's voice. Our partners at Constant Contact explain how to avoid that.
• ? Hardware prices are going up, up, up! What's going on? We break it down.
• ? AI has changed the game when it comes to search results. Or has it? We look at what's changed and what hasn't.

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HEADLINES FROM AROUND THE WEB

Anthropic: Claude Hacked into Three Companies

Lots of security news this week:

• ? Anthropic announced on Thursday that Claude had "gained unauthorized access" to systems at three different organizations. This incident — and a similar one that OpenAI disclosed on July 21 — highlight the growing security risks posed by LLMs.
• ? More security news involving Claude: Some chats are appearing in public Google searches, Futurism reports. 
• ❗️Cybercriminals are using Microsoft Teams to pose as remote IT support technicians and plant malware within businesses, according to researchers at Sophos.
• ? LinkedIn has added a button that lets you report AI slop, Gizmodo reports.

GRANTSEEKING TRENDS

The 2026 State of Grantseeking Report Is Here

What should you expect from grantseeking in the current landscape? GrantStation's annual State of Grantseeking report identifies trends that you need to know about. 

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