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We are building a community of people who are pursuing tech solutions that center human thriving & responsible innovation.

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If you are around for #SFTechWeek panels, pitches, and power talks, end things on a high note tonight! ✨

Join us at The Tech We Want After Party: a night of music, dancing, and community with a crowd of innovators, dreamers, and changemakers.

Last chance to join: partiful.com/e/z5pcSkijOh...
October 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Birmingham’s tech scene echoes the early days of great ecosystems, filled with hope and responsibility.

As we forge ahead, our collective challenge is clear: make innovation a tool for connectivity and problem-solving. And @sloss.tech shows us we can do it in community, while having a great time!
July 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
One of the most frequent questions we get: What are examples of the tech we want?

✨ Tomorrow we launch #30DaysofTechWeTrust! ✨

We’ll spotlight tech rooted in community, equity, privacy, transparency, and sustainability. Follow along and help build an industry driven by responsible innovation! 🌍💡
June 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
🤖 AI doesn’t have to be a threat; it’s not destiny, it’s a negotiation.

Brian Merchant, author at Blood in the Machine, reminded us at THE LIGHT HOUSE that the future of AI and labor is still being written. 🛠️

Watch the full panel on our YouTube channel.

#TheTechWeWant #AIandLabor #FutureOfWork
May 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
💡 At THE LIGHT HOUSE we designed a collective sensemaking exercise to surface community insights.

What we heard:
⚡ Put safety & privacy at the center
⚡ Slow down & consider long-term consequences
⚡ Ensure data sovereignty for all humans

Tech reflects our choices. What principle would you add?
March 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Still floating from THE LIGHT HOUSE! ✨

The vibrant discussions and innovative collaborations reinforced my commitment to fostering a responsible and inclusive tech ecosystem. I’m so proud excited to continue moving the work forward with @ttww.us 🥰
March 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🔥 Ignite your curiosity in just 5 minutes!

At THE LIGHT HOUSE, Lightning Talks explore everything from social capital as an infinite resource, to documentary storytelling to pioneering AI for abolition.

Each talk is a unique piece of the puzzle for a more inclusive tech future. ⚡️

#TeamHuman #TTWW
February 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The countdown begins! 🕜

10 days until THE LIGHT HOUSE 2025: 2 days of inspiring talks, immersive activations & collabs.

Join the human-first tech revolution!

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-light-...

#thelighthouse2025 #teamhuman #responsibleinnovation #techforgood
February 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM
THE LIGHT HOUSE is coming soon!

Designed by The Tech We Want alongside a coalition of changemakers, it’s a space to discover new networks, collaborate on bold ideas, and pave the way to a future centered on human thriving. 💡

RSVP today!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-light-...

#TeamHuman #TheLightHouse
February 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
At THE LIGHT HOUSE, we’re not just imagining better futures—we’re building them. ✨

These gatherings are a glimpse of what’s possible when we center people, values, and impact in tech. 💡🌍

Will you co-create with us in Austin on March 8 & 9?

#TheTechWeWant #TeamHuman #EthicalTech #FutureofTech
February 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We’ve come to understand that narrative change is key to creating the fertile soil for progress. 🌱✨

How do we create the conditions to shift hearts & minds?
How do we ensure tech serves us—not the other way around?

Let’s build #TheTechWeWant where innovation uplifts people, not just profits. 🚀❤️
February 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Former Luminary Coraline Ada Ehmke's new book, "We Just Build Hammers: Stories from the Past, Present, and Future of Responsible Tech" launches March 12!

Pre-order here:
bookshop.org/p/books/we-j...
February 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Prototyping the implications of innovation is an essential step in the early design stages. 💡

Before we put something out into the world, it's important to be mindful of the harm it can have on oppressed or marginalized communities.

Follow us for more insights from our Tech Confidential series!
February 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
👉 To get more insights from TTWW Luminary Jasmine Sun and many others, you can check out our "Tech Confidential" series on YouTube now.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvG4...

#TheTechWeWant #TeamHuman #SustainableTech #TechForGood #ResponsibleInnovation #EquitableTechnology #CollectiveIntelligence
February 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Team throwback to THE LIGHT HOUSE 2024 -- we're ramping up for the third year of THE LIGHT HOUSE coming up in just over 3 weeks!

(If you haven't registered yet, NOW is the time: thetechwewant.com/our-events/t...)
February 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Coalition building takes work, compromise, and a shared direction.

The Tech We Want, together with the cohort of 15 Luminaries that kicked off the project, designed a set of guiding principles for building tech for people over profit.

What are your north stars in building responsible tech?
February 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The Tech We Want Guiding Principles

#1: Created in the Open

Our work contributes to collective knowledge and is shared in the digital commons. We work with diverse collaborators and in public view.
February 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The Tech We Want Guiding Principles

#2: Designed to Do Good

We want tech that is beneficial, not just neutral. We promote the thriving of all people and elevate the best in human nature.
February 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The Tech We Want Guiding Principles

#3: Rights-Preserving

We build in service of universally recognized human rights. We support digital rights including accessibility, privacy, and data autonomy.
February 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The Tech We Want Guiding Principles

#4: Sustaining & Sustainable

We prioritize the care and well-being of the environment and all living things.
We build to honor and connect generations.
February 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The Tech We Want Guiding Principles

#5: Built to Reduce Harm

We recognize that use and abuse of technology to do harm is inevitable.
We design to protect the most vulnerable people.
February 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The Tech We Want Guiding Principles

#6: Usable, Reusable, & Repairable

We prioritize agency and ease of use and design for user repair. We build with reclaimable materials and to minimize waste.
February 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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#7: Engineered for Accountability

We make decisions about what, how, and for whom we build openly and transparently.
We cannot delegate responsibility for our decisions.
February 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Tech We Want Guiding Principles

#8: Measured for Impact

We accept responsibility for outcomes.
We evaluate our real-world impact and work to reduce harm and address inequities.
February 12, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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#9: Joyful & Delightful.

As simple as that!
February 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM