How Tech is Bringing People Closer Together and Strengthening Communities

Technology is bringing people together, from simplifying transportation to investing in local food programs. Learn how tech continues to create connections and foster stronger local communities in this week’s Tech At Work.

How Tech is Bringing People Closer Together and Strengthening Communities

Airbnb highlighted Valentine’s Day travel trends — from solo experiences to romantic getaways.

Amazon is investing in cities across Washington to bring people closer together in Seattle, Bellevue, and Puget Sound through transportation improvements, stadium renovations, and food insecurity programs.

Cisco highlighted its decade-long Country Digital Acceleration program, bringing together nations’ industry, government, and academic leaders to co-innovate on solutions to major societal problems.

Google recognized the importance of mentors in life by highlighting International Mentoring Day.

Lyft is providing healthcare transportation access for veterans, making it easier for those who served to never miss a medical appointment.

Meta is making it easier to chat with others on WhatsApp through camera effects, selfie stickers, and quicker reactions.

NetApp is spotlighting its 30-year history with Dreamworks, supporting the data infrastructure they need to make movie magic.

Shipt launched its annual small business accelerator that helps expand access to fresh food in local communities.

Shopify is focusing on small business founders that are turning retail spaces into social hubs, creating more points of connection for the local community.

Snap announced the creation of the Department of Angels, an organization dedicated to supporting those impacted by the California wildfires to rebuild on their own terms and through their communities.

Uber is supporting riders with service animals with new features that make it easy for these riders to get where they need to go with their service animal.

Zoom is unveiling new Zoom Team Chat enhancements that utilize AI for streamlined collaboration and communication.

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Lyft to Bring Claude to More than 40 Million Riders and Over One Million Drivers

Lyft is partnering with Anthropic to develop AI-powered products that will enhance the rideshare experience for their community of over 40 million annual riders and more than one million drivers. This collaboration includes early research and testing of new models and technology, as well as initiatives to advance Lyft’s engineering capabilities.

Mastercard hosted an artist accelerator program to guide a new group of artists and their fans through the future of music as they work with mentors, learn about cutting-edge technology, and perform live around the world.