What is public interest technology? An expert on data and policy explains how it helps people in need

September 1, 2026 · 12:05 pm 2 sources

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• What is public interest technology? An expert on data and policy explains how it helps people in need
  This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. · September 1, 2026 12:05
  Public interest technology ensures that public policies are implemented in ways that change people’s lives.

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• What is public interest technology? An expert on data and policy explains how it helps people in need
  Phys.org · September 1, 2026 19:40
  Every year, millions of people who qualify for food assistance never get it. The money exists and they meet the eligibility rules, but they don't know that the program exists or whether they qualify. For others, the application is too long and complicated.