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When it comes to social or environmental issues, far too many people are content to "like" a Facebook page devoted to it and feel content with that being the extent of their effort. "[People] talk about it, but nothing ever happens, nothing ever gets solved," says Raymond Ferrero, an attorney who focuses on crisis intervention in mental health and substance abuse in his paid and pro bono work. "They move to the next trend," adds Rob Hust, a software developer who works in artificial intelligence (AI).
To offer a more effective alternative, Ferrero and Hust have developed a new online network for social causes called the Knowledge Ecology Engine (KEE). Prior to the launch, Fast Company got an exclusive first look at the project, which uses AI to match up not only people, but also information and even objects like physical tools for tackling challenges such as drug addiction, environmental protection, and economic development.