Kendall Square Association holds 18th annual meeting on technology and shared prosperity
The Kendall Square Association held its 18th annual meeting, where participants explored how new technologies could serve as a force for shared prosperity in society. MIT News reported on the event, which focused on community amid the Cambridge innovation hub's growth.
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