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Tech Workers' Values

The post discusses the role of tech companies in promoting fundamental rights and bridging societal divides. It emphasizes the importance of tech workers uniting to advocate for shared values and policies within their companies. The authors propose a meeting to facilitate this dialogue and explore the potential for tech companies to contribute positively to the economy and social cohesion.

Published 2017-03-31 2 min read 245 words 3 topics
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For good and bad, technology has become a central force in all our lives. As members of the community, we're interested in ways in which tech companies can use their collective power to protect privacy, rule of law, free
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