A smart, essential look at how technology is shaping the world of impact, from the Future of Good editorial team.
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection has been advocating for reforms to the country’s Criminal Code that would better protect victims in cases of sexually explicit deepfakes. At the same time, as the number of exploitative images on the internet continues to climb, the organization is considering ways that it can use AI to support its research.
Colonial business financing methods do not often align with Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing Business. Instead of relying on loans that can lead to bankruptcy or venture capital funding that can lead to short-term, investor-centric goals, a Shared Earnings Agreement can ensure financial stability for founders.
Data sharing remains a point of “paralysis” for the Canadian mental health sector, experts say. This first-of-its-kind datathon will soon give rise to a new Community of Practice in the sector, to enable ongoing collaboration.
Ecosystem accounting equips communities and policymakers with data that links environmental change to human health, equity, and resilience—critical for shaping just and sustainable futures. By quantifying the value of natural assets in cities, the framework helps the social good sector advocate for policies that protect vulnerable populations and ensure equitable access to environmental benefits.
Generative AI’s potential “worthlessness” challenges extractive tech hype and opens space for human-centred, justice-driven innovation, underscoring the importance of investing in people, communities, and trust—not just tools.
