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Center for Humane Technology
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Together with our partners, the Center for Humane Technology (CHT) is dedicated to radically reimagining our digital infrastructure. Our mission is to drive a comprehensive shift toward humane technology that supports our well-being, democracy, and shared information environment.
From the dinner table to the corner office to the halls of government, our work mobilizes millions of advocates, technologists, business leaders, and policymakers through media campaigns, working groups, and high-level briefings.
Our journey began in 2013 when Tristan Harris, then a Google Design Ethicist, created the viral presentation, “A Call to Minimize Distraction & Respect Users’ Attention.” The presentation, followed by two TED talks and a 60 Minutes interview, sparked the Time Well Spent movement and laid the groundwork for the founding of the Center for Humane Technology (CHT) as an independent 501c3 nonprofit in 2018.
CHT was thrilled to support the development and release of the record-shattering Netflix documentary 'The Social Dilemma' from director Jeff Orlowski on the existential threats posed by social media, reaching an estimated 100 million people.
From the dinner table to the corner office to the halls of government, our work mobilizes millions of advocates, technologists, business leaders, and policymakers through media campaigns, working groups, and high-level briefings.
Our journey began in 2013 when Tristan Harris, then a Google Design Ethicist, created the viral presentation, “A Call to Minimize Distraction & Respect Users’ Attention.” The presentation, followed by two TED talks and a 60 Minutes interview, sparked the Time Well Spent movement and laid the groundwork for the founding of the Center for Humane Technology (CHT) as an independent 501c3 nonprofit in 2018.
CHT was thrilled to support the development and release of the record-shattering Netflix documentary 'The Social Dilemma' from director Jeff Orlowski on the existential threats posed by social media, reaching an estimated 100 million people.
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Location
United States, California, San Francisco
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2018
Mentions in press and media 42
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| Jan 28, 2026 | New Sundance Film Examines AI Anxiety, Power, and the Future of Humanity | A still from "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist" by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Photo by Focus Features. Apocaloptimist? Th... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 24-year-old started a global social media detox after the deaths of friends: ‘My goal is that young people don’t feel like victims to this technology’ | Maddie Freeman grew up spending hours of her day on social media. The 24-year-old Littleton, Colorado, native says she was 12 when she got her first smartphone. When her peers started downloading apps like Snapchat, Instagram, Vine and Twit... |
| Sep 8, 2024 | The Double-Edged Sword of Technology: A Look at AI and Teen Culture | In a world where technology reigns supreme, two recent media events have sparked heated discussions. Oprah Winfrey's upcoming television special, "AI and the Future of Us," and Lauren Greenfield's documentary series, "Social ... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Oprah’s upcoming AI television special sparks outrage among tech critics | Enlarge / An ABC handout promotional image for "AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special." ABC reader comments 167 On Thursday, ABC announced an upcoming TV special titled, "AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey ... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Почему искусственный интеллект спасёт мир | Перед вами перевод эссе Марка Андриссена, одного из влиятельнейших людей в технологическом мире. Один из пяти пионеров Интернета, награждённых премией королевы Елизаветы в области техники за «выдающиеся достижения в инженерии, изменившие ми... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Why AI Will Save the World | The era of Artificial Intelligence is here, and boy are people freaking out. Fortunately, I am here to bring the good news: AI will not destroy the world, and in fact may save it. First, a short description of what AI is: The application ... |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Like The Social Dilemma Did, The AI Dilemma Seeks To Mislead You With Misinformation | You may recall the Social Dilemma, which used incredible levels of misinformation and manipulation in an attempt to warn about others using misinformation to manipulate. |
| Apr 1, 2023 | This Week in Apps: WWDC23, ByteDance pushes Lemon8 ahead of TikTok ban, T2 capitalizes on Twitter chaos | Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app economy in 2023 hit a few snags, as consumer spending last year dropped for t... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Snapchat adds new parental controls that block ‘sensitive’ and ‘suggestive’ content from viewing by teens | Snapchat launched parental controls on its app last year through the new “Family Center” feature. Today, the company announced through a post on its online Privacy and Safety Hub it will now add content filtering capabilities that will allo... |
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FAQ about Center for Humane Technology
When was Center for Humane Technology founded?
Center for Humane Technology was founded in 2018.
What has the press written about Center for Humane Technology?
Parsers VC has collected 42 articles mentioning Center for Humane Technology, among them “New Sundance Film Examines AI Anxiety, Power, and the Future of Humanity” (Jan 28, 2026) and “24-year-old started a global social media detox after the deaths of friends: ‘My goal is that young people don’t feel like victims to this technology’” (Jan 9, 2026).
Is Center for Humane Technology still active?
Yes, Center for Humane Technology is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 3, 2026.