A smart, essential look at how technology is shaping the world of impact, from the Future of Good editorial team.
Very few funders are giving grants for AI projects to begin with. Corporate and technology funders are more likely to have the in-house technical talent to evaluate grant applications, while traditional philanthropic foundations might need to call on third-party resources.
In some communities, mental health care is stigmatized, or there are barriers to access. This offer is an opportunity to try therapy and access resources for free.
Experts say the app bridges a significant care gap in the Middle East. There, awareness of speech therapy is limited, and there are few academic programs train new therapists.
While artificial intelligence could make humanitarian aid program delivery more efficient, researchers have also criticized experimenting with new technologies on vulnerable populations.
AI use is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, and regulation lags behind. A new Access to Information request shows how Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act was drafted - a piece of regulation which has now stalled because of prorogation.
