Meet Dot, the new children's show character inspiring girls to embrace tech

Dot is like a lot of 8-year-old girls in 2016 — spirited, smart and savvy when it comes to all things tech. Although Dot is a cartoon, she is doing real-world work to inspire girls to take these qualities into their adult lives.

A new children's show, "Dot," featuring the young character recently premiered in the hopes of tackling tech's gender gap. The titular character is a spunky girl with insatiable curiosity about the world — and she uses technology to help learn, create and explore. 

The groundbreaking show explores what it's like to live as a child — particularly a young girl — in a tech-focused world. Read more...