How an Edmonton social services agency spun out its own tech products
Why It Matters
Technology that is built by and for the non-profit sector is hard to come by. Usually, non-profits end up using an amended version of technology that has been developed for businesses, which focus on transactions rather than relationships, said IslamicFamily’s Executive Director Omar Yaqub.
Forget homework cheating: How young innovators are using AI for social good
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Delivering DEI: 10 innovative non-profits awarded $1M to overcome small business barriers
Why It Matters
Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.
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.