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Atlanta initiative diverts people experiencing homelessness from criminal justice system to...

Instead of criminalizing homelessness, Atlanta is using law enforcement's help to divert people from the criminal justice system and connect them to resources instead.

Detroit reduces veteran homelessness by nearly 50%

Strong partnerships and leadership allow the large city to make strides in the last mile to functional zero.

How a Colorado Nonprofit Is Breaking the Cycle of Veteran Homelessness and Suicide

Fairfax program diverts 74% of participants from experiencing homelessness

Fairfax, Virginia, diverted 74% of participants from experiencing homelessness through a diversion program.

Ticketing or arresting people doesn't solve homelessness. Here's what does.

Cities are reducing homelessness by approaching it like a public health crisis or disaster - with a coordinated, data-driven effort.

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GEDmatch loophole allows the police to access user DNA without their consent

Police and genealogists can access the loophole by manipulating search fields to show profiles of individuals who opted out of sharing information with police.

Prepare now for when quantum computers break biometric encryption

Trust Stamp has released a white paper explaining the threat of quantum computing to biometric systems and making recommendations to minimize the risks.

Under-display facial recognition possible with quantum-inspired computational chemistry |...

Under-display cameras and facial recognition are in high demand as consumers yearn for smartphones with a bezel-free display.

Smart Engines AI can scan multiple ID documents at once to simplify verification

The AI recognizes dozens of documents in a single frame, allowing for banks to provide a more streamlined IDV process while protecting themselves against fraud.

AI May Be Coming to Your Neighborhood Credit Union

A new partnership is increasing the use of AI at CDFI credit unions across the country.

Helping Small Businesses Log Online in Detroit

Bridging the Digital Divide is a nine-month program designed to give East Warren businesses access to technology and training they need to scale.

Who is impacted by ending the Affordable Connectivity Program

Program recipients received their final discounts in May

From Wall Street to Main Street: Inside the FinTech Helping Companies Invest in Communities

This women-led firm has a solution to make investing in racial equity easier and more transparent.

This LA credit union is taking a more equitable approach to financing our green future

Building Pathways to Homeownership, No Social Security Number Required

How a unique home buying program is helping new Americans secure a mortgage.

This Is What a Credit Union Designed for the Hispanic Community Looks Like

The Juntos Avanzamos designation indicates credit unions that are committed to serving Hispanic and immigrant communities.

CDFI helps families rebuild in wake of disaster

Accessibility lawsuits bring slow wins for disabled city residents

Lawsuits over inaccessible sidewalks, transit, libraries, and other public infrastructure are costing cities millions. But for disabled people of color, they may be the only route to equity

Disabled first responders are shifting priorities in disaster relief

Disability inclusion in emergency preparedness and response doesn't just mean supporting disabled victims of extreme weather-it also means including disabled communities in disaster relief strategy

Disabled people of color continue to fight for accessible housing

Housing insecurity compounds intersecting marginalizations for disabled people of color. Affordable, comprehensively accessible housing can help