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Mexico just became the first country to mandate social impact assessments for large battery storage projects, ensuring communities have a voice in the clean energy transition. The new rule prioritizes people alongside progress as the nation builds its renewable energy future.
Three major social service agencies in Singapore are joining forces to create shared technology that will help 154,000 vulnerable people get support faster and easier. The Innovation Collective just secured $3.9 million to reduce paperwork and prevent problems before they become crises.
A new smartwatch app helps doctors detect social isolation in stroke survivors with 94% accuracy, opening doors to better recovery treatments. The technology works even for patients who've lost speech abilities.
A new smartwatch app tracks social interaction in hospitalized stroke patients with 94% accuracy, opening doors to treatments that fight isolation and boost recovery. The technology works even for patients struggling with speech and language loss.
While Canada's economy shows signs of slowing, social enterprises are thriving with 22% reporting growth in the past year. These mission-driven businesses generated $6.5 billion in revenue while creating thousands of jobs for people facing employment barriers.
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Women drop out of mid-career leadership tracks at alarming rates across India's social impact sector. Anchal Kakkar's EquiLead is changing that by helping organizations redesign their workplaces to support women all the way to the top.
A new social media app promising transparency and no hidden algorithms has seen downloads surge 2,850% after users sought alternatives to major platforms. UpScrolled now ranks second in Apple's social networking category with 140,000 total downloads.
Singapore is putting $15 million toward using artificial intelligence to help social workers spend less time on paperwork and more time supporting vulnerable families. The three-year program will develop tech tools that keep human connection at the heart of social services.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
Britain just became the first major European nation to ban social media for children under 16, with huge fines for companies that don't comply. Over 90% of parents supported the move after seeing social media's impact on their kids' happiness.
A new social app called Yope just raised $12.3 million to build something rare: a social network with no algorithms, no ads, and no public posts. With 15 million users already sharing moments privately with real friends, it's proving that people still crave authentic connection over endless scrolling.
Over 2,000 Saudi companies have invested $1.33 billion in social responsibility programs, marking a dramatic shift toward corporate-led community development. The Kingdom now ranks 16th globally for social responsibility, with 72% of major companies running impact initiatives.
French President Emmanuel Macron is fast-tracking a law to ban social media for children under 15, starting this September. The move comes as countries worldwide prioritize protecting young minds from harmful online content.
Scientists in Spain found that next-generation tandem solar panels produce 30% less environmental impact than traditional silicon panels while generating more electricity. The breakthrough could make clean energy even cleaner, though the technology still needs improvements to reach its full potential.
Malaysia just launched strict new rules requiring social media companies to verify ages and block children under 16 from creating accounts. The move aims to protect young people from harmful online content while still keeping technology accessible.
A new European platform is giving users full control of their data and an alternative to Meta and X. Eurosky launched Thursday, offering a digital identity that connects to social apps while keeping information on European servers.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
Over 300 Hong Kong secondary students spent six months learning to build AI solutions that actually work for real social problems. The IdeaPOP! program taught them that good intentions need business thinking to create lasting change.
LekeeLekee, Africa's first globally ambitious social media platform, just went live across app stores and web. Built by Nigerian media leaders, it's designed specifically for African connectivity challenges while celebrating the continent's culture.
Social media platforms are handing control back to users by letting them personalize their own algorithms. Threads, Instagram, and TikTok now offer tools that let you train your feed to show exactly what you want to see.
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