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Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the homeless get ahead now
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Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the homeless get ahead now

[ad_1] John Littlejohn remembers the days when lots of people had a couple of dollars to spare to buy a copy of Street Sense, the local paper that covers issues related to the homeless and employs unhoused individuals as its vendors.Today, he's finding fewer people are walking around with spare change. Even well-meaning individuals who want to help are likely to pat their pockets and apologize, he said. “I would be out here for six or seven hours and wouldn't get more than $12 to $15,” said Littlejohn, 62, who was homeless for 13 years. “People are like, ‘I don't leave the house with cash.'” But just as technological shifts helped create the problem, further advances are now helping charitable groups and advocates for the unhoused reach those most in danger of being left behind in a cas...
National Technology Day: AI must be implemented in a way that aligns with values, says Numadic cofounder Aprup Shet
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National Technology Day: AI must be implemented in a way that aligns with values, says Numadic cofounder Aprup Shet

[ad_1] As India celebrates National Technology Day, it is important to recognize the unique position India is in currently. From the sudden rise of electrical vehicles (EV), artificial intelligence (AI), UPI and digital banking usage, 5G rollout to the entry of new-age tech startups, India has all the tools in the right places to tap into a high growth spurt and bolster both the economy and our technological foundation for years to come. And to highlight the tech potential of India, we at HT Tech had a conversation with Aprup Shet, cofounder of Numadic, a vehicular interface platform.Q. 1 How have you seen technology grow in the last year?Technology has been instrumental in driving India's remarkable growth. Key trends include transitioning to clean energy with advancements in solar and...