TechEquity
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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.”
The economy and workforce are changing, which is why TechEquity wrote “AI & Workforce Development: Building a Secure, Equitable Future for Workers.”
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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.”
The economy and workforce are changing, which is why TechEquity wrote “AI & Workforce Development: Building a Secure, Equitable Future for Workers.”
Signed into law by @governor.ca.gov this year, SB 57 by @padilla.senate.gov (D-San Diego) will require the Public Utilities Commission to study the impact of data centers on costs for other customers and report their findings to the legislature.
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Signed into law by @governor.ca.gov this year, SB 57 by @padilla.senate.gov (D-San Diego) will require the Public Utilities Commission to study the impact of data centers on costs for other customers and report their findings to the legislature.
This feels like an increasingly common story in tech, especially for contractors working on AI for Big Tech.
Are you one of these contractors? Do you have a story you want to share? changes are needed, our Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement, @german-c.bsky.social.
Are you one of these contractors? Do you have a story you want to share? changes are needed, our Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement, @german-c.bsky.social.
November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This feels like an increasingly common story in tech, especially for contractors working on AI for Big Tech.
Are you one of these contractors? Do you have a story you want to share? changes are needed, our Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement, @german-c.bsky.social.
Are you one of these contractors? Do you have a story you want to share? changes are needed, our Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement, @german-c.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.
That’s why Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) put forth AB 979, which Governor Newsom signed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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.
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%).
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November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
TechEquity’s polling has found that Californians are most concerned about AI’s impact on reducing wages (55%) and replacing low-paying jobs (52%).
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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?
So what can we do to address the issues we face now and our worries about the future well-being of our workforce?
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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?
So what can we do to address the issues we face now and our worries about the future well-being of our workforce?
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...
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...
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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...
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...
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.
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.
November 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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.
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.
We are excited to share that TechEquity has been nominated for one of the awards!
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.” www.hardresetmedia.com/p/announcing...
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.” www.hardresetmedia.com/p/announcing...
November 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We are excited to share that TechEquity has been nominated for one of the awards!
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.” www.hardresetmedia.com/p/announcing...
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.” 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.
Meanwhile, @asmlowenthal.bsky.social introduced the California Opt Me Out Act #AB566, which was signed into law by @governor.ca.gov.
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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.
Meanwhile, @asmlowenthal.bsky.social introduced the California Opt Me Out Act #AB566, which was signed into law by @governor.ca.gov.
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.
Only 23% of U.S. data workers—including content moderators—surveyed by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity are covered by health insurance from their employer.
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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.
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.
That’s why this year, California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) authored AB 489, which was signed into law by Governor Newsom.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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.
That’s why this year, California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) authored AB 489, which was signed into law by Governor Newsom.
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.
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.
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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.
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...
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...
November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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...
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...
We are excited to share that TechEquity has been nominated for an award!
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.”
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.”
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We are excited to share that TechEquity has been nominated for an award!
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.”
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.”
So, from @alphabetworkersunion.org to @turkopticon.bsky.social, data workers are organizing for better pay and working conditions.
Check out "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn about the working conditions of U.S. data workers and how you can support their organizing efforts.
Check out "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn about the working conditions of U.S. data workers and how you can support their organizing efforts.
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
So, from @alphabetworkersunion.org to @turkopticon.bsky.social, data workers are organizing for better pay and working conditions.
Check out "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn about the working conditions of U.S. data workers and how you can support their organizing efforts.
Check out "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn about the working conditions of U.S. data workers and how you can support their organizing efforts.
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.
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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%).
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%).
November 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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%).
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%).
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%).
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%).
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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%).
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%).
In fact, of the data workers surveyed by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity, 87% report they are regularly assigned tasks for which they are not adequately trained.
Check out this breakdown of our report "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn more: techequity.us/2025/10/14/g...
Check out this breakdown of our report "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn more: techequity.us/2025/10/14/g...
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
In fact, of the data workers surveyed by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity, 87% report they are regularly assigned tasks for which they are not adequately trained.
Check out this breakdown of our report "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn more: techequity.us/2025/10/14/g...
Check out this breakdown of our report "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn more: techequity.us/2025/10/14/g...
Jonathan Mehta Stein is joining TechEquity as Chief Program Officer!
Jonathan comes to TechEquity from California Common Cause, where, as Executive Director, he led efforts to expand voting rights, counter big money in politics, and address emerging threats to democracy.
Jonathan comes to TechEquity from California Common Cause, where, as Executive Director, he led efforts to expand voting rights, counter big money in politics, and address emerging threats to democracy.
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Jonathan Mehta Stein is joining TechEquity as Chief Program Officer!
Jonathan comes to TechEquity from California Common Cause, where, as Executive Director, he led efforts to expand voting rights, counter big money in politics, and address emerging threats to democracy.
Jonathan comes to TechEquity from California Common Cause, where, as Executive Director, he led efforts to expand voting rights, counter big money in politics, and address emerging threats to democracy.
Data workers in the survey reported a median hourly wage of $15 and a 29-hour workweek, resulting in annual earnings of $22,620.
Check out "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn more about the working conditions of U.S.-based data workers: techequity.us/2025/09/30/g...
Check out "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn more about the working conditions of U.S.-based data workers: techequity.us/2025/09/30/g...
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Data workers in the survey reported a median hourly wage of $15 and a 29-hour workweek, resulting in annual earnings of $22,620.
Check out "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn more about the working conditions of U.S.-based data workers: techequity.us/2025/09/30/g...
Check out "Ghost Workers in the AI Machine" to learn more about the working conditions of U.S.-based data workers: techequity.us/2025/09/30/g...
The rising tide of AI is not lifting all boats.
In fact, 86% of the U.S. data workers behind AI worry about meeting their financial responsibilities, according to a survey by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity.
In fact, 86% of the U.S. data workers behind AI worry about meeting their financial responsibilities, according to a survey by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity.
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The rising tide of AI is not lifting all boats.
In fact, 86% of the U.S. data workers behind AI worry about meeting their financial responsibilities, according to a survey by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity.
In fact, 86% of the U.S. data workers behind AI worry about meeting their financial responsibilities, according to a survey by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity.
We are excited to share that TechEquity has been nominated for one of the awards!
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.”
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.”
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We are excited to share that TechEquity has been nominated for one of the awards!
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.”
We ask you to consider voting for TechEquity as the best in “Category 3: Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystems and strengthening democracy.”
Why is everything so expensive these days? There are a lot of reasons, but among them is that competitors are using algorithms to collude, raising prices together.
That’s why we’re thrilled that Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Preventing Algorithmic Price Fixing Act #AB325 into law!
That’s why we’re thrilled that Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Preventing Algorithmic Price Fixing Act #AB325 into law!
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Why is everything so expensive these days? There are a lot of reasons, but among them is that competitors are using algorithms to collude, raising prices together.
That’s why we’re thrilled that Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Preventing Algorithmic Price Fixing Act #AB325 into law!
That’s why we’re thrilled that Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Preventing Algorithmic Price Fixing Act #AB325 into law!