Funders are receiving more AI proposals, but not all are well-equipped to assess them

Why It Matters

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.

Feeling anxious about tariffs, turmoil and Trump? Greenshield offers free mental health care to all Canadians

Why It Matters

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.

How an Egyptian app developer fixed his own speech impediment with AI-powered tech

Why It Matters

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.

Custom LLMs and collaborative datasets: does the aid sector need AI?

Why It Matters

While artificial intelligence could make humanitarian aid program delivery more efficient, researchers have also criticized experimenting with new technologies on vulnerable populations.