Recent discourse highlights aheightened focus on technology, with particular attention on AI and social media. Communities across the globe are asking important questions in the face of technological advancement. What are the ethical implications of AI in today's tech and academic landscapes? Will emerging technologies replace knowledge workers in the near future? How do social media and AI affect adolescent mental health and development? These valid concerns largely emphasize the negative consequences of technology, but we have also seen technology strategically deployed to benefit communities and underscore community engagement efforts.