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Sustainability

Community Co-Design: Partnering With the Public for Lasting Solutions

collaborative public engagement strategies

Many communities find that involving residents early leads to lasting solutions—discover how co-design can transform your projects.

Design Thinking Team
November 25, 2025

The Human Role In Microsoft’s School AI Pact And California’s New Laws

Technology

The Human Role In Microsoft’s School AI Pact And California’s New Laws

Microsoft is offering U.S. school districts an AI contract with limits on student data…

Design Thinking Team
November 1, 2026

What Does 10% More US Output With Similar Hours Mean For AI?

Trends

What Does 10% More US Output With Similar Hours Mean For AI?

US business output rose 10% since late 2022 while hours worked rose 0.9%. The figures…

Design Thinking Team
November 1, 2026

Is A Humanoid Robot About To Become Your Housework Helper?

Technology

Is A Humanoid Robot About To Become Your Housework Helper?

Meta reportedly built a humanoid prototype with Fourier, but the company says the work…

Design Thinking Team
November 1, 2026

Could OpenAI’s Reported TPU Plans Challenge Nvidia’s Grip On AI?

AI operations

Could OpenAI’s Reported TPU Plans Challenge Nvidia’s Grip On AI?

Reports say OpenAI plans to buy Google TPUs, but no deal is confirmed. The move could…

Design Thinking Team
November 1, 2026