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Our world is changing rapidly. New social trends and developments in technology will transform the ways in which we help others and address the biggest challenges facing our society.

Here we explore the key social and technological trends that will shape the world in the coming years, and the challenges and opportunities they will bring for civil society.

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16 April 2018
House of Lords report on AI suggests key role for civil society
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has been calling for civil society to be involved in the ethical development of AI for some time. Whilst the report is far-reaching and impacts a number of industries, we’re thrilled to see the Select Committee making clear the strategic importance of civil society in shaping the conversation on how AI must benefit individuals and society as a whole.
1 March 2018
From HODL to GIEV? The opportunities and challenges of cryptophilanthropy
The massive rise in the value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin has seen a new class of "crypto-wealthy" emerge. Could this wealth be harnessed for philanthropy, and what are that challenges to doing so?
8 February 2018
Attention Pleas: Charities, the attention economy and ethical design
As digital technology makes many things abundant and free, one of the few remaining scare resources is our own attention. How can charities compete in the "attention economy" without running the risk of contributing to longer term harm?
31 January 2018
It is more vital than ever that charities get to grips with AI
Speaking to Civil Society magazine, Rhodri Davies calls on the charity sector to get up to speed with AI, to engage meaningfully in ethical debates about its uses.
15 January 2018
Millions Now Giving Will Never Die: Life Extension, Whole-Brain Emulation and Philanthropy
New developments in technology may make it possible for use to extend our lifespans well beyond their natural length- perhaps even indefinitely. What might this mean for philanthropy in the future, given how important a role death has played in shaping the way we give?

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Giving Unchained: Could blockchain technology revolutionise charitable giving?

Rhodri Davies talks about our report Giving Unchained, which explores the potential for blockchain technology to transform giving.

CAF at Tech:UK Blockchain for Good Event

Rhodri Davies talks about our work at a Tech:UK event in May 2017

Rhodri guests on blockchain & Effective Altruism podcast

Rhodri Davies joins Rhys Lindmark on his 'Creating a Humanist Blockchain Future' podcast

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CAF submission to House of Lords call for evidence on AI

This is CAF's submission to a call for evidence from the House of Lords Select committe on Artifical Intelligence (AI). We outline the work we have done in this area and how we think this technology will affect charities and donors.

This is CAF's submission to a call for...

Blockchain, DAOs and the decentralised future of charity

In 'Losing the Middle, Keeping the Heart' we explore the ways in which the decentralising effects of blockchain technology could transform philanthropy and the structure of charitable organisations.

In 'Losing the Middle, Keeping the Heart' we...

Using blockchain technology to create and regulate civil society organisations

In 'Block and Tackle' we ask whether blockchain technology could be used to create charities and other civil society organisations. This could transform how charities operate and the ways in which they are regulated

In 'Block and Tackle' we ask whether...

Giving Unchained: Philanthropy and the blockchain

The blockchain is the technology that makes Bitcoin possible, and experts now believe it has far wider applications in all sorts of areas. In this paper we explore some of the ways in which blockchain tech could transform giving.

The blockchain is the technology that makes...

Giving a Bit(coin): Cryptocurrency and philanthropy

In this paper we look at some of the unique features of new 'cryptocurrencies' such as Bitcoin, and how they could bring benefits for philanthropy and the work of charities.

In this paper we look at some of the unique...

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THE FUTURE OF DOING GOOD

BLOGS

Our world is changing rapidly. New social trends and developments in technology will transform the ways in which we help others and address the biggest challenges facing our society.

House of Lords report on AI suggests key role for civil society

From HODL to GIEV? The opportunities and challenges of cryptophilanthropy

Attention Pleas: Charities, the attention economy and ethical design

It is more vital than ever that charities get to grips with AI

Millions Now Giving Will Never Die: Life Extension, Whole-Brain Emulation and Philanthropy

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