As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

Ghost is an app that helps users maintain anonymity and privacy online. Amid ever-rising anxieties over data privacy, brands have the responsibility to help people regain agency over their personal information by setting guardrails and opt-out options for users to use as they see fit.

A plug-in designed by a Māori artist aims to replace royal gossip with Indigenous news to spotlight local cultures and traditions. As Indigenous people demand more representation in mainstream media, brands have the chance to elevate these voices to increase inclusion and educate audiences.

Artificial intelligence is developing at a rapid speed, leaving many people scrambling to understand what this means for them as they navigate an increasingly digital reality. Canvas8 spoke to Neema Githere about our relationships with algorithms and the changing nature of connection-making online.