technologistsare
Technologistsare is a term describing a loose, globally distributed community of technologists who emphasize ethical and socially responsible technology. It frames a collective identity for professionals across software, hardware, data science, and related fields who advocate for transparency, accountability, and human-centered design.
Origins are informal, arising from online discussions, open-source projects, and professional networks in the early 2020s.
Activities include publishing guidelines, coordinating discussions on ethics and safety, developing open-source resources, and organizing events
Governance tends to be decentralized, with volunteers and moderators guiding norms and maintaining a code of
Reception varies: proponents see technologistsare as a practical framework for integrating ethics into everyday engineering, while
Key initiatives associated with the movement include an open-access ethics framework, a repository of case studies