News Summary

• As algorithms start influencing who's getting hired, how budgets are spent, and what services support our communities, one truth becomes harder to push out of sight: If we don't lead with ethics, the tech will lead without us.
• This is especially true in public service sectors, where trust is everything and transparency isn’t optional.
• While much of the startup world chases disruption, the real opportunity may lie in something less flashy—designing AI to support the people who keep our communities running.