Technology
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Business for Good: BioPhy Uses AI to Predict Life-Saving Medicines
The Philly company supported by Chelsea Clinton's venture capital firm offers a “GPS for Drug Development” that can boost the success rate of clinical trials and get treatments in the hands of patients who need them faster
By Malcolm Burnley![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GC-Next-Step-Digital-Divide-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Keep Low Cost Internet … Low Cost
A local state rep urges the Biden administration to reject a proposal to eliminate a bulk billing provision that allows more low-income Philadelphians easy access to the web
By Rep. Jason Dawkins![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Courtesy-of-the-Science-Center-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Keep Tomorrow’s Innovators Local
A pair of tech educators urge city and business leaders to make Philly’s job market ready for young technologists — or risk losing them
By Danae Mobley and Maya Heiland![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HeyKiddo_HED-791x400.jpg)
Business for Good: HeyKiddo
A Philly-based app is helping parents and teachers provide kids with the tools they need to build resilience and manage their emotional health
By Courtney DuChene![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dynamic-Pricing-Model-791x400.jpg)
The New Urban Order: The Dynamically Priced City
Charging real-time, demand-based surge and discount pricing works for Uber and Amtrak. Could it work for other Philly services?
By Diana Lind![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jeffrey-yass-1-791x400.jpeg)
Is Jeff Yass the Last, Best Hope for Free Speech?
The much-vilified Bala Cynwyd-based billionaire, political donor, part TikTok owner may be the only person left who doesn’t want to shut everybody else up
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hand_holding_smartphone_with_OpenAI_Chat_GPT_against_flag_of_USA-791x400.jpg)
Mystery Shopper: ChatGPT, Can You Help Me … Vote?
A recent study found AI platforms to be 51 percent inaccurate when it comes to voting and election info. In the latest installment of our Mystery Shopper series, a Citizen voter tries to see if the AI tech can be helpful after all.
By Citizen Mystery Shopper![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The_Sphere_Las-Vegas-791x400.jpg)
The New Urban Order: Reinventing Arts and Culture
The pandemic decimated in-person attendance for traditional cultural institutions nationwide. Can Philly’s arts establishment slow its downfall?
By Diana Lind