GoKawiilCenter for Humane Technology downsizes staff, shifts to founder-led initiatives
The Center for Humane Technology is laying off approximately half of its non-founder employees, ending its policy research and litigation activities. The organization will now concentrate on projects led by its founders, including public education and private outreach, following internal debates and recent legal victories against social media companies. The shift aims to streamline efforts amid rising AI risks.
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This change indicates a strategic pivot by the nonprofit to prioritize founder-driven outreach over broader policy work, which could influence its impact on AI safety advocacy. It also reflects internal disagreements about the organization's future direction, potentially affecting its influence and effectiveness in shaping tech regulation and public awareness.
- The organization is reducing its staff and scope of activities.
- Focus will shift to founder-led initiatives like education and outreach.
- This move follows recent legal successes against social media platforms.
Source: wired.com — Paresh Dave, 2026-10-08
Published there as: “Tristan Harris’ Tech Nonprofit Is Laying Off Most Staff and Going ‘Founder-Led’”
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