Center for Humane Technology cuts about half its non-founder staff, ends policy and litigation work
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The Center for Humane Technology is laying off about half of its 16 non-founder employees and ending its policy research and litigation work, refocusing on "founder-led" initiatives built around cofounder Tristan Harris, according to WIRED. The board reportedly concluded that operating as both an advocacy group and a think tank had stretched the organization too thin.
Functions such as assisting in litigation and evaluating AI tools would be eliminated. The board did not specify an exact number of layoffs, and the report does not say which founder-led projects will replace the ended work.
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AIThe Center for Humane Technology is laying off about half of its 16 non-founder employees and ending its policy research and litigation work. The organization will refocus on "founder-led" initiatives built around cofounder Tristan Harris, according to WIRED, after its board concluded that operating as both an advocacy group and a think tank had stretched it too thin.
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