Experts advocate for small scale AI models, open-source tech and cross-discipline collaboration as answers to AI's ethical maze. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vitalii Diakov tells us about the journey that he and his wife took from Odesa to Dundee, and the social enterprise they founded.
More than a fifth of Japanese consumers have heard of impact investing, with younger generations showing more interest in the practice, according to a new survey by the Japan Social Innovation and Investment Foundation.
Leading voices from UK social enterprise, co-operatives and social investment have raised concerns over a “landmark” definition of the ‘impact economy’ that risks alienating a number of impactful organisations.
OPINION: Have heads of state and business leaders lost sight of the importance of social innovation? At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Daniel Nowack found social entrepreneurs continuing to inspire politicians and corporations.
From aircraft safety to finance, we live our lives by standards. But many simply reinforce patriarchy – not least in financial accounting. With developments like AI exacerbating prejudices, there’s an urgent need for change, says Jeremy Nicholls.
Surplus food, the impact of parental suicide and the cost of living crisis are just some of the issues being tackled by this year's NatWest SE100 Awards finalists. Find out who they are and book your free place at this year's event.
Organisations in the UK's social economy are subtly changing their tone as the country prepares to change government – and there's a good reason why they need to do this. This week's view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: a ‘historic moment’ for impact investment in Spain, ‘buy social’ success in UK, German social entrepreneurs feel neglected by politicians, and more.
As the UK enters the final days of pre-election campaigning, has the role that social enterprise and social investment could play in the country’s future been completely ignored? We examine the key manifesto commitments.
A social enterprise model is the best way for LGBTQ+ activists to combat hate, and create a more resilient, united movement, says Sebastian Rocca, the founder of Micro Rainbow.
This week in the Pioneers Post newsroom: Should impact leaders take up space in media storytelling, or should the spotlight be shone only community-led solutions? Also, reflections on why men need to 'make space for women' at Impact Europe summit.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: King’s recognises members of UK impact community with honours, Ashoka benefits from Austro-German heiress giveaway, and more.
