Reasoning Beyond Code: AI That Argues Back
We, as humans, have the tendency to anthropomorphize objects around us. That is to say we attribute human characteristics, such as emotions or even intent to non-human things. To do so is literally...
View ArticleBL!XT: Innovating Circuit Breakers for Greater Sustainability. Interview with...
Circuit breakers can be found in all our homes, electric devices, and cars among many other technologies that we use in our day-to-day lives. Yet the technology behind them has been the same for over...
View ArticleRoad to Recovery: 5 Mental Health Apps to Brighten Your Life
There’s no denying that good mental health today is one of the most important qualities to any individual. After all, how can you go out and seize the day if you cannot muster the energy to get out of...
View ArticleVirtual Therapy, Real Results: How VR Helps Treat PTSD
Most people think of virtual reality (VR) as science fiction finally come true in the form of the next generation gaming system. However, VR is not just being used for just fun and games; it is also...
View ArticleHungry for Data, Starving the World
There are 5.9 million Instagram posts tagged #EcoFriendly. There’s no doubt that people all over the world, online and off, are waking up to the devastating impact that we are having on the planet....
View ArticleUsing Mobile Technology to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
On September 25, 2015, the United Nations General Assembly confirmed their collective commitment to a better world by adopting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Developed by different...
View Article“Revenge Porn”: The Understanding and Impact of Non-Consensual Intimate...
The increased use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the past decade has led to the rise of a new form of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Due to the escalating use of technology and the...
View ArticleThe Decline of Debate and its Impact on Democracy
We are no longer surprised to see President Trump’s tweets in which his hostility towards his political opponents and certain ethnic groups is evident. Even tweets that hold threatening messages of war...
View ArticleInnovative HealthTech Startups from EMRG Conference
The EMRG Innovation Conference is an exciting event designed to bring together the most promising startups founded by some of the brightest college students across America. While only 15 startups were...
View ArticleTech for Good Companies from EMRG Conference
In our second edition of the EMRG Conference/Impakter cooperation, we are going to focus on the Tech for Good startups: companies that can have a positive impact on people’s lives. If you wish to be a...
View ArticleInteresting Social good startups from EMRG Conference
In this third edition of the EMRG Conference / Impakter cooperation, we will focus on the social good startup: all those that are aiming to support and create opportunities for other people. If you...
View ArticleThe Usage and Dangers of Facial Recognition Technology
The neighborhood of Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, sometimes referred to as “the little princess of the sea,” is one of the most famous places in the world. This international destination is known for...
View ArticleSilicon Valley Insider: Blind, The Anonymous Professional Network
In a work environment where diversity, culture, and transparency can often feel like buzzwords, there is an app that is putting them into action: Blind. Blind is an app where users discuss topics like...
View ArticleWhy Government Involvement in Content Moderation Could Be Problematic
U.K. to Penalize Platforms for Content Violations The U.K. government announced last week that they plan to enact legislature which will penalize social media platforms that do not remove or block...
View ArticleThe Industry Growth Forum by NREL is Going Virtual This Year
The 25th edition of the Industry Growth Forum (IGF), hosted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), will be held virtually on April 29-30, 2020. Launched 25 years ago by former NREL...
View ArticleInvest in People: A look at Lambda School
On Impakter we often mention sustainable investment, but instead of investing in projects, some organizations, like Lambda School, invest in people. Lambda School does so by using a different payment...
View ArticlePhood Helps Businesses Scale Food Waste and Measure Good
The Problem: Food Waste Food waste is undoubtedly one of the world’s most pressing problems. It’s a significant contributor to the climate crisis and an exponential waste of money, energy and...
View ArticleHot Buildings Mean Pain And Poverty. Time For Low-Cost Cooling Solutions
The costs of a rapidly changing climate, particularly rising temperatures, fall hardest on already marginalized people. The heat challenges they face include dangerously hot buildings. Building design...
View ArticleDisconnect your Life
Whether for work or lifestyle, we are constantly staring at our phones and checking our socials and email inboxes. There was a time not too long ago when an internet connection was only available on...
View ArticleOXGAV, The World’s First Ever Conservation Venture Capital Studio
Oxford University, in collaboration with Global Accelerated Ventures (GAV) and the research commercialization arm of the university, Oxford University Innovation, are forming the Oxford GAV...
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