Technology & Innovation

TikTok videos of Madison Larkin's family farm

Farm-to-Tablet: TikTok Farmers Shine a Light on Rural Life

While the United States and China fight over the fate of TikTok, farmers are embracing the social media platform to share their lives.

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How KC Therapists Are Coping With ‘Communal Trauma’ During Pandemic

Technology is helping therapists treat their clients remotely, but how has it affected them?

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Age of Coronavirus: Grading Our Social Distance Through Smartphones

A company named Unacast is tapping location data from mobile phones to track our social distancing efforts during the coronavirus outbreak.

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A computer monitors some of Cadet Cheyenne Quilter's reactions as she works with a virtual reality character named "Ellie" at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.

Pondering the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Kansas City experts are teaming up to consider the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence in health care.

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“American Graduate: Getting To Work” With CoderDojo KC Junior Mentors

CoderDojo KC not only teaches local kids how to code, but also how to mentor and encourage one another to share their stories. “CoderDojo is a safe place for kids to learn how to code,’’ explains Founding Mentor Jacob Schwartz. “It’s a place where you can come and feel like you’re amongst your own people.”…

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