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Microsoft Research Director Discusses Tech for Social Impact

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Chris White, Director of Microsoft Research's Catalyst Lab, discusses his career path that has involved applying technology to real-world problems. White's experiences include working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on data analysis to prevent violence in Afghanistan and later developing dark-web search tools to combat human trafficking. He reflects on how witnessing the darker aspects of humanity has fueled his commitment to using technology for positive societal impact. AI

IMPACT Explores how technology can be applied to address societal issues like human trafficking and violence.

RANK_REASON The item is a podcast interview discussing a person's career and experiences, not a primary announcement of a new product, research, or policy.

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Microsoft Research Director Discusses Tech for Social Impact

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  1. Microsoft Research TIER_1 English(EN) · Weishung Liu, Chris White ·

    Called to serve: Tech, research, and positive impact with Chris White

    <p>Lab Director Chris White has worked on research challenges with real-world implications—from new approaches to wartime data analysis to tools for combating human trafficking. He talks to program manager Weishung Liu about the influences that led to the work and more.</p> <p>Th…

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