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BlockchainBlockchain
Blockchain for Transparent Donations

Blockchain for Transparent Donations

Processing charitable donations on blockchains can improve the transparency of meaningful work.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
EducationEducation
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AI Empowers Teachers

AI Empowers Teachers

AI-assisted education scales up the content development and delivery process in crisis-affected settings, where human and material resources are scarce.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Hardware DevicesHardware Devices
Open-Source 3D Printed Hands

Open-Source 3D Printed Hands

3D printing can reduce the cost of life-saving devices, and making the device designs open-source makes the technology solution accessible worldwide.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
EducationEducation
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Data-Driven Accurate Subsidy Allocation for Education

Data-Driven Accurate Subsidy Allocation for Education

South Africa’s educational data collection effort can be simplified and labor-saving by using tailor-made blockchain applications.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Virtual RealityVirtual Reality
Virtual, Yet Actual Reality of Refugee's Life

Virtual, Yet Actual Reality of Refugee's Life

A 360-degree, virtual reality-ready short film can be an effective communication medium to increase empathy and trigger audiences’ actions.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
HealthcareHealthcare
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Information Dissemination for Scalable Maternal Healthcare

Information Dissemination for Scalable Maternal Healthcare

An AI-powered digital platform effectively addresses the resource shortage in the Zambian maternal healthcare context.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
HealthcareHealthcare
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Can Algorithms Provide Mental Health Support?

Can Algorithms Provide Mental Health Support?

If designed and deployed carefully, AI-based chatbots might be able to complement human experts and help with real-world issues at a scale.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Computer VisionComputer Vision
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Fair Trade Coffee, Digitalized.

Fair Trade Coffee, Digitalized.

With computer vision technology, blockchain can be used to ensure transparency and fair payments in the coffee supply chain.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms

AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms

If the right digital fundraising platform is chosen, collecting donations and engaging with donors can be more efficient and effective.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence
AI for Wildlife Conservation: RESOLVE's TrailGuard AI

AI for Wildlife Conservation: RESOLVE's TrailGuard AI

AI-powered camera devices have been deployed to conservation reserves to protect wildlife.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
BlockchainBlockchain
Blockchain for Transparent Aid Distribution by World Food Programme

Blockchain for Transparent Aid Distribution by World Food Programme

Blockchain technology enables multiple parties to cooperate and compete better in the humanitarian context.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa