Data centers promised jobs in Chile, but seem to be underdelivering. https://restofworld.org/2025/data-centers-jobs-microsoft-google-chile/

EU officials are reevaluating their own stringent regulations on Big Tech, hoping that the industry could revitalize economic growth. But as we always ask, will the “economic growth” reach everyone? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/technology/europe-big-tech.html

ICYMI: Irvine CEO Don Howard recently joined LatinoProsperity's Orson Aguilar, @techequity.bsky.social's Catherine Bracy, and @unitedwaysca.bsky.social's @pmanzo.bsky.social to discuss the implications of OpenAI’s restructuring plans: youtu.be/tQti5Uh8HnM?...

Is your company going “AI-first” or considering layoffs? You’re not alone. The economy and workforce are changing, which is why TechEquity wrote “AI & Workforce Development: Building a Secure, Equitable Future for Workers.”

With data centers popping up across the country to meet the needs of AI, the public is increasingly worried about the impacts of AI on electricity bills and the environment. @sfexaminer.bsky.social @troywolv.bsky.social www.sfexaminer.com/news/technol...

U.S. regulators face a major setback as a federal judge rules that Facebook didn’t violate antitrust laws in buying Instagram and WhatsApp. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/t...

AI is increasingly being used in ways that impact everyday people’s ability to find work, get healthcare, and access basic needs like food and housing. Most Americans want the government to establish safeguards around AI systems that prevent the most common harms. techequity.us/2025/10/07/h...

Just after becoming billionaires, the cofounders of Mercor slashed the contract positions of the people who helped them achieve that monumental feat. Only to allegedly try to hire them back for less money. www.forbes.com/sites/iainma... @forbes.com @iainmartin.bsky.social

New technology can open the door for many people to explore and create. But it can also open the door to cybersecurity threats. That’s why Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) put forth AB 979, which Governor Newsom signed.

TechEquity’s polling has found that Californians are most concerned about AI’s impact on reducing wages (55%) and replacing low-paying jobs (52%). techequity.us/2025/08/19/h...

Airlines will no longer sell flight records to the government and let agencies track people’s movements without a warrant through the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC). www.404media.co/airlines-wil...

“When people who make AI seem trustworthy are those who trust it the least, experts believe it signals a larger issue” For more, check out @techequity.bsky.social @alphabetworkersunion.org @cwaunion.bsky.social report based on research w workers featured in the article cwa-union.org/ghost-worker...

NEW RESEARCH ALERT 🚨 In a new paper, @techequity.bsky.social highlights potential lessons for approaching workforce development or re-skilling against the backdrop of the current moment of AI hype and uncertainty. Check it out: bit.ly/AI-Workforce...

TechEquity’s polling has found that Californians are most concerned about AI’s impact on reducing wages (55%) and replacing low-paying jobs (52%). So what can we do to address the issues we face now and our worries about the future well-being of our workforce?

It's Friday, so it's time for the #TopFive things you need to read this week to understand tech’s impact on our economy with TechEquity Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com:

Big Tech now wants to take California's AI regulatory model nationwide, but is it for the right reasons? www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

Have you ever seen a beautiful apartment online only to show up and find it to be… less beautiful? That’s why @governor.ca.gov signed AB 723 (authored by @gailp831.bsky.social), which will require a real estate broker or salesperson who includes a digitally altered image...

The modern tech economy isn’t benefiting most of us, and we’re seeing that play out right now with AI. Why? Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com broke it down during this event with @calmatters.org last year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Ep...

“The White House is preparing to issue an executive order as soon as Friday that enlists the power of the federal government to block states from regulating AI” www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

A Middle Eastern physician and LGBTQ+ activist is suing Waymo after the app allegedly flagged his profile due to a “false positive” match and flagged him as a national security risk—i.e., algorithmic bias. www.kqed.org/news/1206303...

AI is changing the labor landscape. What can we do about it? 80% of U.S tech leaders cited upskilling as the best way to improve employees’ gaps in important tech skills. But previous cycles of labor disruption have shown that focusing on reskilling has been far from a sufficient solution.

At a moment when billionaires and tech titans gather more power than ever, there’s a whole world of people out there working towards a more equitable future. The Inaugural @hardresetmedia.com Award is to honor those people and orgs, as voted by the public. www.hardresetmedia.com/p/announcing...

This year, @calprivacy.bsky.social finalized rules around technologies like Automated Decision Systems. Meanwhile, @asmlowenthal.bsky.social introduced the California Opt Me Out Act #AB566, which was signed into law by @governor.ca.gov.

Most social media companies make their money by selling our data and sending us ads. It turns out that a lot of Facebook’s ad fortune, though, is built on scams. www.reuters.com/investigatio...

Wage disparities aren’t being solved by tech. Between employers using surveillance tech to dock pay to lording the threat of AI over workers, wage disparities are actually being supercharged by tech. The people most impacted by this are going to be those who already face large income gaps.

Who protects the people protecting us online? Only 23% of U.S. data workers—including content moderators—surveyed by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity are covered by health insurance from their employer.

Getting your medical advice from ChatGPT? It’s important to remember that chatbots are not doctors. That’s why this year, California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) authored AB 489, which was signed into law by Governor Newsom.

AI surveillance is on the rise: from employers tracking us on the job to ICE targeting our communities. On Nov. 18, join tech advocates, organizers & policy leaders as they share ways to fight back. Pre-registration required: bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance @powerswitchaction.org

Gen Z is helping to power the AI boom, only for the tools to replace entry-level jobs. So what happens next for young employees? nymag.com/intelligence...

California renters, do you know your rights? Do you know how much your landlord can legally raise your rent? Let TenantProtections.org do the math for you!

Americans want to know when AI is being used on them. In a survey from @consumerreports.org over 80% of Americans said that they’d want to know how an AI program or algorithm was used to determine whether or not they would be interviewed for a job they had applied for.

TOMORROW, members of the TechEqui-Team are speaking at 2 online events. 10 am PT: Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com is joining @calnonprofits.bsky.social to discuss the restructuring of OpenAI to a for-profit company. business.calnonprofits.org/ap/Events/Re...

Just 5 years ago, tech companies made pledges to increase diversity and inclusion in their workplaces. Now, they seem to be backing down, and we’re losing key transparency into the industry’s workforce. www.wired.com/story/google...

It's Friday, so it's time for the #TopFive things you need to read this week to understand tech’s impact on our economy with TechEquity Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com:

Join us on Nov. 18 to hear from leaders on what #OpenAI shift means for philanthropy, governance, and California’s future. @catherinebracy.com, @techequity.bsky.social | @irvinefdn.bsky.social | @pmanzo.bsky.social, @unitedwaysca.bsky.social | @/latinoprosperity

ICE continues to employ biased facial recognition software to advance its goals, scanning people’s faces to verify citizenship and giving local law enforcement a facial recognition app to locate immigrants. www.404media.co/cbp-quietly-...

OpenAI is the largest nonprofit in the world, with a valuation of at least $500 billion and an important mission of harnessing the power of AI for the benefit of humanity. But OpenAI has strayed from its charitable purpose.

Landlords are colluding to raise rents, grocery stores are jacking up the price of food, and rideshare companies are surging prices when people need rides the most. How are they getting away with it? They’re using AI-backed pricing tools. techequity.us/2025/08/18/a...

Most Americans want AI legislation, according to several different national polls. Yet, there have been several attempts at the federal level to disrupt the implementation of state-level AI laws and even immunize AI companies from regulations.

From Maryland to Los Angeles, generative AI tools are popping up in state and local governments across the country. statescoop.com/los-angeles-...

At a moment when billionaires and tech titans gather more power than ever, there’s a whole world of people out there working towards a more equitable future. The Inaugural @hardresetmedia.com Award honors people and organizations, as voted by the public. www.hardresetmedia.com/p/announcing...

Despite making critical contributions to the booming AI industry, data workers in the U.S. and beyond often report that they aren’t treated like the skilled, valuable workers that they are.

Californians want AI regulation. This was the big takeaway of our 2025 AI Compass report detailing how Californians really feel about AI. An overwhelming majority specifically favors policies that protect privacy (81%), enforce civil rights (73%), and enact non-discrimination rules (73%).

Voting is live for the Hard Reset Awards! Third category: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy Nominees: - Safety Sync Group - Solidarity Tech - Fairly Trained - @techequity.bsky.social Vote now: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/announcing...

Join our partners at @powerswitchaction.org, @justfutureslaw.bsky.social, @datasociety.bsky.social, @nelp.org, @techequity.bsky.social, CoWorker.org, Gig Workers Rising, and Warehouse Worker Resource Center for a cross-issue panel on AI surveillance and what you can do to stop it!💪

After a year of mass layoffs, the CEO of Microsoft announces that the company will expand again, using AI as leverage against workers. This begs the question: how many of the mass layoffs at major companies are really about replacing workers with AI? www.cnbc.com/2025/11/01/m...

What happens when a nonprofit becomes a $500B tech giant? Our CEO, Catherine Bracy, is joining a panel on Nov. 18 for a California Policy Forum deep dive into OpenAI’s shake-up and what it means for the public good, philanthropy, & CA’s nonprofit sector. Register now: https://ow.ly/fM0z50XpJhk

Last week, New York City elected a new mayor and approved a slate of proposals to build affordable housing. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/nyc-props-2-3-4-housing-zohran-mamdani-election-result.html

The modern tech economy isn’t benefiting most of us, and we’re seeing that play out right now with AI. Why? Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com broke it down during this event with @calmatters.org last year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Ep...

Democracies are generally supposed to reflect the sentiments of everyday people. And an overwhelming majority of Californians favor policies that establish guardrails and accountability, including protecting privacy (81%), civil rights (73%), and enacting non-discrimination rules (73%).