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As technology continues to become integral to the human condition and society at large, unprecedented issues arise – such as #AIethics, content moderation, and #privacy concerns. How do we foster productive action around these concerns, especially when areas like policy, government, and academia are involved? This week, Gather Dispatch hosts Jason Oberholtzer and Mimi Sun (MSL) Longo are joined by our own David Gaspar along with David Ryan Polgar, Founder and President of All Tech Is Human, a nonprofit organization dedicated to taking on technology and society’s intricate problems. David shares his own insights on some of today’s most pressing conversations in tech and the challenge of navigating issues as technology advances at a quicker pace than humans are able to react. “How do we lower the difference between the slowness of consideration, how we think about the norms of behavior, how we create laws around this, and the speed of innovation?” Click here to listen 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeAJBGhc

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Excited to announce that my co-founder Dana Shukirbayeva and I are representing Forest Hero at TechCrunch Disrupt! 🚀 We’re here to present our AI-powered platform for responsible forestry and carbon credits management to a community of visionary investors and innovators. Forest Hero leverages AI to create a transparent, resilient ecosystem that monitors tree growth, health, and carbon sequestration, allowing stakeholders to confidently engage in sustainable forestry initiatives. Our mission is to empower landowners, nurseries, and corporations with data-driven insights for a greener future. Participating in events like TechCrunch isn’t just about showcasing innovation—it’s about connecting with like-minded individuals who are equally passionate about environmental impact and sustainability. It’s these exchanges that drive real change and inspire us to elevate our mission even further. #TechCrunchDisrupt #ForestHero #Sustainability #ClimateTech #AI

🌟 Meet Dina Abdelhafez, Ph.D.! From overcoming visa challenges to blending her passions for data and dance, Dina’s journey is one of resilience and success. As a participant in our recently concluded THRIVE program, Dina shared her inspiring story with us. We were touched to hear how Kiron and THRIVE supported her along the way. Read more about Dina's journey: https://bit.ly/dinathrive #ThriveWithKiron #DataAnalytics #LifelongLearning

📢 As we celebrate crossing 9,000 subscribers, I want to thank all of our community members at the The GenAI Collective for your collaborative engagement, valuable insights, and continued support! 📖 🙏 #GenAI #CommunityEngagement ✏ If you're interested in the convergence of Generative AI and humanoid robotics, check out the 17th edition of The GenAI Collective newsletter! I dive into how innovation in humanoid robotics is poised to revolutionize industrial productivity and daily life. Join the conversation and see where this technology is heading next! 🤖 #HumanoidRobots #AIRevolution

Yesterday, I spent the day at the Science Museum Group hearing and celebrating the Big Ideas 11-14 year olds came up with to find creative solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face—and they deeply care about. Things like: renewable energy, deforestation, wildfires, extinction of bees, litter, food waste, exercise, mental health and homelessness. Extensive research, experiments, networking, promotions and a lot of hard work went into these Big Ideas. The teams had to outline everything in detailed business plans developed over a 6-9 month STEM and enterprise programme—run by Solutions for the Planet, in partnership with local businesses—culminating in Dragon's Den style presentations. Their Big Ideas were first presented at regional finals held at local universities to find the top 11 teams who were given the chance to further develop their plans and present again at the national final. I can't tell you how impressed I was with the ambition, teamwork, presentations, market research and sustainability literacy of the young people. Nearly every team considered circularity in their product design, while many had working prototypes, others had branding and merchandise ready made, and the winning team—who wanted to make biochar from food waste to make green roofs, transforming grey cities into living green oases—have a business plan that could go to market tomorrow! It's incredible to see what happens when curious minds let their imagination run free, applying a no holds barred approach within a learning and business context. Anything is possible. The young people will tell you so, and they're very convincing! It was a joy and an honour to witness. These aren't the leaders of tomorrow, they are leaders today. Huge congratulations to everyone involved! 💚🌏💫 #BigIdeas24 #sustainability #STEM #competition #collaboration #schools #businesses

September marks a special month for us in Participation Factory! We are fully immersed in the world of Civic Tech with the recent release of our new Civic Tech Market Report 2025. Our team is celebrating the culmination of years of research and bringing together our knowledge of participatory processes and their requirements in terms of digital tools. What did we decide to include in the content of the publication to make it your perfect guide to the world of digital participation? ⚫ catalogue of 80 digital tools for e-participation available on the European market ⚫ guide on how to choose the right tool ⚫ case studies about engaging digital tools in different contexts and regions around the world ⚫ interviews with leading experts from the industry ⚫ insights to the market and current trends 📖 The Report is available as a hard-copy book for your bookshelf, along with an online platform which will be updated with new articles, case studies and tools. The publication is available completely in English. 👉 For more information about the Report, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gc95TDjt #civictech #digitalparticipation #civictechmarketreport #participationfactory

Survey/Scan Alert! Diverse Leaders in Tech, powered by Techleap (DLiT) Do the scan by clicking this link: https://lnkd.in/e_MKiESa 🏎💨 Time to become a DEI frontrunner, take the DEI-scan as your first step towards DEI! Diverse Leaders in Tech (DLiT) is on a mission to create the first-ever benchmark of how European tech companies are performing on DEI practices! DEI is a crucial business enabler for every tech company. It’s your accelerator for talent attraction, team performance, market growth and overall value. “What matters needs to be measured, because what is measured, can be managed.” 📢 Like any journey, measuring progress is essential. Whether you're a C-level #Executive, #Founder, #HR Director or #DEI Specialist, your voice is crucial! Why participate? 📈 Identify your company's DEI strengths and opportunities for growth. 📘 Explore 11 key actionable DEI themes defined by DLiT. 🎟 Win TNW Conference Tickets: Enter the draw for Europe's top tech event. 🌍 Impact the Tech Ecosystem: Contribute to a more inclusive industry. 👥 Become a member, access your exclusive step-by-step guide to creating more business impact through DEI. 🎁 Techleap members can enjoy a complimentary one-year DLiT membership with all benefits included, but signing up is required. How to join: 🕒 Spend just 15 minutes on the DEI-scan to start the transformation. 🗓 Receive personalized results in June. Powered by: Diverse Leaders in Tech with Techleap, Taskforce Diversiteit & Inclusie , NLdigital, University of Amsterdam, and Booking.com. Results will be presented at TNW Conference main stage. This is more than a scan; it's your chance to shape the future of DEI in tech. Let's make tech more inclusive, together! #DEIBenchmark #DEIScan #TechScan #TechDiversity #EuropeanTech #InclusionMatters #DEIInsights Dutch Startup Association Lucien Burm Hendrik-Jan Overmeer Carly W. Martijn Lindeman Friso Schmid Johan Schaap Akshay Mahajan Norman Vladimir (Smith) House of Inclusion

Speed up getting building permits?…yes please!! This is a great panel and example on how AI is a new way to manage and use data. Consider how fast AI could change the entitlement and permit process! You’re awesome sis! Erica Olsen OnStrategy

Awesome use-case and great simple explanation of GenAI Get all your time back from the boring tasks using GenAI!