| MIT Conference Weighs How to Make Tech More Equitable The last half-century or so has seen incredible but inequitable innovation in both private and public sectors, so it's on the next generation of innovators to make sure everyone has a seat at the table from the start. Varuna Raises $200,000 From Two Investors for AI Water Tech The company is trying to make it easier for water utilities to spot contaminants faster, and it just received financial backing from two separate investors, one of which is affiliated with Google. Seven Local Governments Sign Up for CivStart Tech Program The program, conducted jointly with the National League of Cities, will involve the governments issuing challenges and pilot-testing potential solutions. Possible focus areas include public health and micromobility. | 