Innovations in technology that serve the world (more)
In Recoding America, Barack Obama’s former deputy chief technology officer argues that the success of government policies requires better implementation of digital services for the public.
The digital system should serve the public interest, with much more intentional governance of technology in its broadest terms, including culture, norms, mindsets, institutions, ethics, and participation.
Data is a powerful tool in addressing contemporary challenges, but current consent models don’t go far enough to align with community expectations and protect vulnerable populations.
The gig economy has upended the traditional employer-employee relationship and informalized work globally. Now workers around the world are pushing back.
Technology is driving advancements in the workplace, but it’s imperative for companies to invest in workers to make progress on social and business goals.
Suggested books and articles from SSIR’s editors.
Technology enables companies to monitor their employees constantly. But workers are organizing to fight back.
Data is power, and rideshare drivers are at a disadvantage when corporations keep them in the dark. Driver’s Seat Cooperative is working to give data and power back to workers.
Native Bound Unbound is digitally documenting the long-overlooked history of enslaved Indigenous people throughout the Americas.
The nonprofit Dar Si Hmad utilizes the ancient technology of fog harvesting to address water scarcity in Morocco.
