@thibaultamartin @flintandsilicon do they (New America) understand what software freedom means?
> what is public interest technology in the first place?
One obvious requirement is that to the extent that technology involves software, that needs to be FOSS.
#FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FOSS #FLOSS #PublicInterestTechnology
Hey look at this
* The Corporate Takeover of Music (Lessons From #Bandcamp) https://player.fm/1BZsQSX (h/t Nancy Lizza)
* Rising Juniors and Seniors – Do you want to make an impact with #PublicInterestTechnology this summer? https://freedom-to-tinker.com/2023/11/20/rising-juniors-and-seniors-do-you-want-to-make-an-impact-with-public-interest-technology-this-summer/
* A Perfectly Designed Climate Report Cover https://kottke.org/23/11/a-perfect-climate-report-cover
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<p>On this week’s bonus episode of <em>Lever Time Premium, The Lever</em>’s Nick Campbell speaks with music writer <a href="https://twitter.com/doctaj">Robin James</a> and drummer <a href="https://twitter.com/deerhoof">Greg Saunier</a> from the band Deerhoof to discuss the shifting corporate landscape of the music industry, and the larger dynamics of our economy.</p><p>The three zero in on a worrisome development: The online music platform Bandcamp was recently sold to the multinational music conglomerate Songtradr, leading to layoffs of 50 percent of Bandcamp’s employees amid union contract negotiations, an ominous sign for the future of the last major independent music sales platform.</p><p>In today’s discussion, Nick, Robin, and Greg explore the exploitative practices making the industry harder for working-class musicians — and what an equitable music industry could actually look like.</p><p><strong>A transcript of this episode is available here.<br></strong></p><p>Links:</p><ul> <li> <a href="https://uncpress.org/book/9781469673455/the-future-of-rock-and-roll/">The Future of Rock and Roll: 97X WOXY and the Fight for True Independence</a> by Robin James (The University of North Carolina Press, 2023)</li> <li> <a href="https://deerhoof.bandcamp.com/album/miracle-level"><em>Miracle–Level</em></a> by Deerhoof (Joyful Noise...</li> </ul>
NYC School of Data is HERE! Join us for our annual celebration of municipal data and general nerdery! Get your tickets, childcare, or volunteer! < https://schoolofdata.nyc/ >
#civictech #publicinteresttechnology #publicinteresttech #pitech #opendata
#ChatGPT on Public Interest Technology
Q&A in image
#publicinteresttechnology #technology #technology #innovation
[UMich][Student opportunity] A cool project I helped jump-start with is trying to develop a platform for people interested in developing technology for social good (or Public Interest Technology) to form a community through telling stories. Please consider applying or forwarding it to any UMich students you think might be interested!
Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4OHuMi-CE9sFKgubOkWPloJCkD2-E5CCcqJ1FAacu4pnU0Q/
Project: https://midas.umich.edu/pitkn/
#softwaredevelopment #datascience #ux #story #publicinteresttechnology #umich #student
Been spending the weekend posting up as many new roles as I can find for the #ResponsibleTech #JobBoard
Pls point me toward any #TrustAndSafety #EthicalAI #AccessibleDesign #PublicInterestTechnology open roles that should be included:
Excellent #PublicInterestTechnology #job opening
Tech Talent Project is hiring an Entrepreneur in Residence and Director, Tech in Service to lead a pilot to build the Tech in Service initiative, which supports thoughtful, ethical pathways to roles in government.
"Create, develop, and manage effective relationships with government, technical talent, and private sector leaders to build a Tech in Service coalition."
Remote
$140,000 - $170,000
https://jobs.lever.co/techtalentproject/d4669819-8275-4002-a60e-46b10ff25846
Position Title: Entrepreneur in Residence and Director, Tech in Service Location: Remote Status: Exempt, Full-time Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 Position Summary The Entrepreneur in Residence and Director of Tech in Service will lead a pilot to build the Tech in Service initiative, including guiding a working group. The Executive in Residence and Director of Tech in Service reports to the Executive Director of the Tech Talent Project. To learn more about Tech Talent Project, visit techtalentproject.org.
Daily drop of #ResponsibleTech #PublicInterestTechnology #EthicalAI #Jobs
🔸 Microsoft - Research Intern - Sociotechnical Systems, Microsoft Research New England
🔸 Amazon - Sr. Technical Program Manager, Emerging Risks, AWS Trust & Safety
🔸 University of Leeds - Research Fellow (digital inequality in society)
🔸 IKEA - Senior Data Scientist, Digital Ethics and Responsible AI
🔸 IKEA - Data Scientist, Digital Ethics and Responsible AI
Teon
Lauren Chambers
Elias
Cory Doctorow
Beta.NYC 
Andrew Maynard
Pei-Yao Hung
Rebekah Tweed