Is Big Tech Pro-Choice?
Tech companies fell short on “racial reckoning” promises. Are abortion rights next?
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Episode Notes
In light of the threat to Roe v. Wade, abortion rights advocates are asking many companies, including in the tech industry, to take a stand. But many industry leaders are silent, and could be poised to profit from data that tracks abortion providers, advocates, and patients. On this week’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Bärí Williams, an expert on diversity in tech and artificial intelligence. They talk about the political, financial, and social priorities that may be keeping tech leaders quiet about the abortion issue.
Guest: Bärí Williams, an expert on diversity in tech and A.I. She’s also the COO of Bandwagon Fan Club Inc., a data and identity analytics tech company focused on sports and entertainment.
Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis.