TechEquity
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Tech's growth should benefit everyone. We're addressing how tech intersects with the most consequential areas of the economy: housing and labor.
Happy New Year!
As we kick off 2026, it’s important to remember: no singular future is inevitable. What does that mean for us in 2026? Join our newsletter to follow along: https://techequity.us/join-our-community/
As we kick off 2026, it’s important to remember: no singular future is inevitable. What does that mean for us in 2026? Join our newsletter to follow along: https://techequity.us/join-our-community/
January 1, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Happy New Year!
As we kick off 2026, it’s important to remember: no singular future is inevitable. What does that mean for us in 2026? Join our newsletter to follow along: https://techequity.us/join-our-community/
As we kick off 2026, it’s important to remember: no singular future is inevitable. What does that mean for us in 2026? Join our newsletter to follow along: https://techequity.us/join-our-community/
The tech industry increasingly embraces labor models that rely on hiring and laying off employees en masse.
How can we protect workers caught in this cycle? We have some ideas: https://ow.ly/4P4e50XLcYL
How can we protect workers caught in this cycle? We have some ideas: https://ow.ly/4P4e50XLcYL
December 31, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The tech industry increasingly embraces labor models that rely on hiring and laying off employees en masse.
How can we protect workers caught in this cycle? We have some ideas: https://ow.ly/4P4e50XLcYL
How can we protect workers caught in this cycle? We have some ideas: https://ow.ly/4P4e50XLcYL
2025 saw a lot of layoffs. With a shifting tech economy, it’s hard to know what 2026 will hold. If you’re feeling uneasy, it can help to know your rights.
Here’s a starting place if you live in California: https://ow.ly/86g250XLcXE
Here’s a starting place if you live in California: https://ow.ly/86g250XLcXE
California workers: What you need to know about your layoff rights - TechEquity Collaborative
What rights do you have as a worker in California facing a layoff? We brought together experts to find out so that you can be prepared.
ow.ly
December 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
2025 saw a lot of layoffs. With a shifting tech economy, it’s hard to know what 2026 will hold. If you’re feeling uneasy, it can help to know your rights.
Here’s a starting place if you live in California: https://ow.ly/86g250XLcXE
Here’s a starting place if you live in California: https://ow.ly/86g250XLcXE
AI has been evolving faster than the legislation to regulate it. That’s why Governor Newsom signed SB 53 this year.
What happened to the other 70+ AI bills? Find out: https://techequity.us/2025/11/12/which-2025-ai-bills-became-law-in-california/
What happened to the other 70+ AI bills? Find out: https://techequity.us/2025/11/12/which-2025-ai-bills-became-law-in-california/
December 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
AI has been evolving faster than the legislation to regulate it. That’s why Governor Newsom signed SB 53 this year.
What happened to the other 70+ AI bills? Find out: https://techequity.us/2025/11/12/which-2025-ai-bills-became-law-in-california/
What happened to the other 70+ AI bills? Find out: https://techequity.us/2025/11/12/which-2025-ai-bills-became-law-in-california/
If TechEquity’s mission statement were a book, it would be Tim Wu’s “The Age of Extraction”—a high honor coming from the CEO of TechEquity herself, Catherine Bracy.
Check out her other book recommendations from this year: https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
Check out her other book recommendations from this year: https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
December 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
If TechEquity’s mission statement were a book, it would be Tim Wu’s “The Age of Extraction”—a high honor coming from the CEO of TechEquity herself, Catherine Bracy.
Check out her other book recommendations from this year: https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
Check out her other book recommendations from this year: https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
From the office to Discord servers, AI continues to be thrust upon us whether we like it or not.
https://www.404media.co/anthropic-exec-forces-ai-chatbot-on-gay-discord-community-members-flee/
https://www.404media.co/anthropic-exec-forces-ai-chatbot-on-gay-discord-community-members-flee/
Exclusive | CEOs to Keep Spending on AI, Despite Spotty Returns
Teneo’s annual survey finds 68% of chief executives plan to increase AI spending in 2026.
www.wsj.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
From the office to Discord servers, AI continues to be thrust upon us whether we like it or not.
https://www.404media.co/anthropic-exec-forces-ai-chatbot-on-gay-discord-community-members-flee/
https://www.404media.co/anthropic-exec-forces-ai-chatbot-on-gay-discord-community-members-flee/
New year, new rent? If you live in California, you can see if your landlord is rent-gouging using TenantProtections.org!
Learn how to use this tool: https://techequity.us/2024/12/02/is-your-rent-too-high-lets-find-out/
Learn how to use this tool: https://techequity.us/2024/12/02/is-your-rent-too-high-lets-find-out/
Is your rent too high? Lets find out. - TechEquity Collaborative
California tenants, do you know if your landlord is rent-gouging? Here’s a handy guide to using the Tenant Protections Calculator.
techequity.us
December 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
New year, new rent? If you live in California, you can see if your landlord is rent-gouging using TenantProtections.org!
Learn how to use this tool: https://techequity.us/2024/12/02/is-your-rent-too-high-lets-find-out/
Learn how to use this tool: https://techequity.us/2024/12/02/is-your-rent-too-high-lets-find-out/
I’d love for the affordability crisis to be a “hoax,” as President Trump called it, but anyone who enters a grocery store or pays rent knows it’s very real.
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/11/nx-s1-5639957/trump-affordability-hoax-economy-midterms
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/11/nx-s1-5639957/trump-affordability-hoax-economy-midterms
Trump calls affordability crisis a 'hoax.' The data tells a different story
As Democrats campaigning on affordability pick up wins, Trump's messaging about a strong economy is at odds with widespread voter sentiment that he's not doing enough to tackle rising costs.
www.npr.org
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I’d love for the affordability crisis to be a “hoax,” as President Trump called it, but anyone who enters a grocery store or pays rent knows it’s very real.
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/11/nx-s1-5639957/trump-affordability-hoax-economy-midterms
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/11/nx-s1-5639957/trump-affordability-hoax-economy-midterms
Who knew a book about the history of the Federal Reserve could be so gripping?
This is the question TechEquity CEO Catherine Bracy found herself asking after reading “Marketcrafters” by Chris Hughes.
https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
This is the question TechEquity CEO Catherine Bracy found herself asking after reading “Marketcrafters” by Chris Hughes.
https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
December 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Who knew a book about the history of the Federal Reserve could be so gripping?
This is the question TechEquity CEO Catherine Bracy found herself asking after reading “Marketcrafters” by Chris Hughes.
https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
This is the question TechEquity CEO Catherine Bracy found herself asking after reading “Marketcrafters” by Chris Hughes.
https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
Legal experts are dismissing White House’s Executive Order on AI as “political theater."
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/trump-ai-executive-order-what-it-means/article_0751df65-06d6-4a9c-81df-3c94d124ab7e.html
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/trump-ai-executive-order-what-it-means/article_0751df65-06d6-4a9c-81df-3c94d124ab7e.html
Experts: Trump’s AI order has little teeth
Why state AI laws are safe for now.
www.sfexaminer.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Legal experts are dismissing White House’s Executive Order on AI as “political theater."
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/trump-ai-executive-order-what-it-means/article_0751df65-06d6-4a9c-81df-3c94d124ab7e.html
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/trump-ai-executive-order-what-it-means/article_0751df65-06d6-4a9c-81df-3c94d124ab7e.html
Senator Bernie Sanders pushes for a moratorium on data center construction as concerns over the impact of data centers grow.
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5652830-concerns-ai-data-centers/
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5652830-concerns-ai-data-centers/
Sanders pushes for moratorium on AI data center construction
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Tuesday he will push for a moratorium on AI data center construction in an effort to “give democracy a chance to catch up” amid concerns about the “unregulated spri…
thehill.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Senator Bernie Sanders pushes for a moratorium on data center construction as concerns over the impact of data centers grow.
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5652830-concerns-ai-data-centers/
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5652830-concerns-ai-data-centers/
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, “How to Do Nothing” by Jenny Odell offers a thoughtful reset.
Check out TechEquity CEO and “World Eaters” author Catherine Bracy's other book recommendations from this year: https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
Check out TechEquity CEO and “World Eaters” author Catherine Bracy's other book recommendations from this year: https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
December 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, “How to Do Nothing” by Jenny Odell offers a thoughtful reset.
Check out TechEquity CEO and “World Eaters” author Catherine Bracy's other book recommendations from this year: https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
Check out TechEquity CEO and “World Eaters” author Catherine Bracy's other book recommendations from this year: https://techequity.us/2025/12/16/catherine-bracys-year-in-books-2025/
Time’s "person of the year" is the "architects of AI." But what about the data workers who actually give AI its intelligence, who work under poor conditions, and are paid low wages while Big Tech rakes in billions?
https://time.com/7339685/person-of-the-year-2025-ai-architects/
https://time.com/7339685/person-of-the-year-2025-ai-architects/
The Architects of AI Are TIME's 2025 Person of the Year
The Architects of AI drove the economy, shaped geopolitics, and changed the way we interact with the world
time.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Time’s "person of the year" is the "architects of AI." But what about the data workers who actually give AI its intelligence, who work under poor conditions, and are paid low wages while Big Tech rakes in billions?
https://time.com/7339685/person-of-the-year-2025-ai-architects/
https://time.com/7339685/person-of-the-year-2025-ai-architects/
TechEquity’s polling has found that Californians are most concerned about AI’s impact on reducing wages (55%) and replacing low-paying jobs (52%).
What can we do to address the issues we face now and alleviate our concerns about the future well-being of our workforce? techequity.us/2025/08/19/h...
What can we do to address the issues we face now and alleviate our concerns about the future well-being of our workforce? techequity.us/2025/08/19/h...
How Californians Feel About AI - Findings From the 2025 AI Compass - TechEquity Collaborative
We surveyed over a thousand Californians about AI to find out if organizations and legislators have it right or are missing the mark.
techequity.us
December 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
TechEquity’s polling has found that Californians are most concerned about AI’s impact on reducing wages (55%) and replacing low-paying jobs (52%).
What can we do to address the issues we face now and alleviate our concerns about the future well-being of our workforce? techequity.us/2025/08/19/h...
What can we do to address the issues we face now and alleviate our concerns about the future well-being of our workforce? techequity.us/2025/08/19/h...
Why do so many goods feel pricier and more extractive than they used to?
In “Bad Company,” @greenwell.bsky.social brings people who are harmed by private equity squarely into focus through real stories of people whose local newspapers got gutted, whose jobs suddenly disappeared, and more.
In “Bad Company,” @greenwell.bsky.social brings people who are harmed by private equity squarely into focus through real stories of people whose local newspapers got gutted, whose jobs suddenly disappeared, and more.
December 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Why do so many goods feel pricier and more extractive than they used to?
In “Bad Company,” @greenwell.bsky.social brings people who are harmed by private equity squarely into focus through real stories of people whose local newspapers got gutted, whose jobs suddenly disappeared, and more.
In “Bad Company,” @greenwell.bsky.social brings people who are harmed by private equity squarely into focus through real stories of people whose local newspapers got gutted, whose jobs suddenly disappeared, and more.
Americans want to know when AI is being used on them.
In a survey from @consumerreports.org, over 80% of Americans said that they’d want to know how an AI program or algorithm was used to determine whether or not they would be interviewed for a job they had applied for.
In a survey from @consumerreports.org, over 80% of Americans said that they’d want to know how an AI program or algorithm was used to determine whether or not they would be interviewed for a job they had applied for.
December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Americans want to know when AI is being used on them.
In a survey from @consumerreports.org, over 80% of Americans said that they’d want to know how an AI program or algorithm was used to determine whether or not they would be interviewed for a job they had applied for.
In a survey from @consumerreports.org, over 80% of Americans said that they’d want to know how an AI program or algorithm was used to determine whether or not they would be interviewed for a job they had applied for.
Workers subjected to traumatic content as part of their labor doing content moderation for US tech corporations may be ineligible for H-1B visas to enter the U.S.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-orders-enhanced-vetting-applicants-h-1b-visa-2025-12-04/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-orders-enhanced-vetting-applicants-h-1b-visa-2025-12-04/
December 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Workers subjected to traumatic content as part of their labor doing content moderation for US tech corporations may be ineligible for H-1B visas to enter the U.S.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-orders-enhanced-vetting-applicants-h-1b-visa-2025-12-04/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-orders-enhanced-vetting-applicants-h-1b-visa-2025-12-04/
Have you ever seen a beautiful apartment online only to show up and find it to be… less beautiful?
That’s why Governor Newsom signed AB 723 (by Assm. Gail Pellerin), which will require someone who includes a digitally altered image in an ad for the sale of real property to include a disclosure.
That’s why Governor Newsom signed AB 723 (by Assm. Gail Pellerin), which will require someone who includes a digitally altered image in an ad for the sale of real property to include a disclosure.
December 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Have you ever seen a beautiful apartment online only to show up and find it to be… less beautiful?
That’s why Governor Newsom signed AB 723 (by Assm. Gail Pellerin), which will require someone who includes a digitally altered image in an ad for the sale of real property to include a disclosure.
That’s why Governor Newsom signed AB 723 (by Assm. Gail Pellerin), which will require someone who includes a digitally altered image in an ad for the sale of real property to include a disclosure.
AI is increasingly being used to make decisions about where you work and where you live—but how reliable is this technology?
The workers fueling AI say they’re hamstrung by a lack of control over their work process, which could result in lower-quality work and, in turn, higher-risk AI systems.
The workers fueling AI say they’re hamstrung by a lack of control over their work process, which could result in lower-quality work and, in turn, higher-risk AI systems.
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
AI is increasingly being used to make decisions about where you work and where you live—but how reliable is this technology?
The workers fueling AI say they’re hamstrung by a lack of control over their work process, which could result in lower-quality work and, in turn, higher-risk AI systems.
The workers fueling AI say they’re hamstrung by a lack of control over their work process, which could result in lower-quality work and, in turn, higher-risk AI systems.
This year, our Founder/CEO @catherinebracy.com published “World Eaters: How Venture Capital is Cannibalizing the Economy” and embarked on a world tour to discuss the forces undergirding this industry shift towards negative outcomes.
techequity.us/2025/03/12/w...
techequity.us/2025/03/12/w...
World Eaters – In a nutshell - TechEquity Collaborative
The tech economy isn't working. Why? Catherine Bracy spent years researching VC to find out—and now she's sharing her answers with you.
techequity.us
December 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This year, our Founder/CEO @catherinebracy.com published “World Eaters: How Venture Capital is Cannibalizing the Economy” and embarked on a world tour to discuss the forces undergirding this industry shift towards negative outcomes.
techequity.us/2025/03/12/w...
techequity.us/2025/03/12/w...
Wall Street players are continuing to make massive bets on AI and data centers—while also trying to figure out how to shield themselves from a potential bubble pop.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/capital-markets/wall-street-races-to-cut-its-risk-from-ais-borrowing-binge
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/capital-markets/wall-street-races-to-cut-its-risk-from-ais-borrowing-binge
December 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Wall Street players are continuing to make massive bets on AI and data centers—while also trying to figure out how to shield themselves from a potential bubble pop.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/capital-markets/wall-street-races-to-cut-its-risk-from-ais-borrowing-binge
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/capital-markets/wall-street-races-to-cut-its-risk-from-ais-borrowing-binge
Even in an era of AI, books authored by humans are still the best technology for conveying detailed information and complex ideas across time and space, according to @porchlightbooks.bsky.social.
www.porchlightbooks.com/pages/2025-p...
www.porchlightbooks.com/pages/2025-p...
2025 Porchlight Business Book Awards
The longlist of the best business books of 2025, selected by Porchlight. The winners will be announced on January 29, 2026.
www.porchlightbooks.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Even in an era of AI, books authored by humans are still the best technology for conveying detailed information and complex ideas across time and space, according to @porchlightbooks.bsky.social.
www.porchlightbooks.com/pages/2025-p...
www.porchlightbooks.com/pages/2025-p...
The modern tech economy isn’t benefiting most of us, and we’re seeing that play out right now with AI. Why?
Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com broke it down during this event with @calmatters.org last year.
Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com broke it down during this event with @calmatters.org last year.
December 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The modern tech economy isn’t benefiting most of us, and we’re seeing that play out right now with AI. Why?
Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com broke it down during this event with @calmatters.org last year.
Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com broke it down during this event with @calmatters.org last year.
With data centers popping up across the country to meet the needs of AI, the public is increasingly worried about the impacts of AI on electricity bills and the environment. @theguardian.com @us.theguardian.com @olliemilman.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters
Exclusive: Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
With data centers popping up across the country to meet the needs of AI, the public is increasingly worried about the impacts of AI on electricity bills and the environment. @theguardian.com @us.theguardian.com @olliemilman.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
80% of U.S tech leaders cited upskilling as the best way to improve employees’ gaps in important tech skills, especially in the age of AI.
But history has shown that focusing on reskilling, retraining, and workforce development has been far from a sufficient solution to the broader crisis.
But history has shown that focusing on reskilling, retraining, and workforce development has been far from a sufficient solution to the broader crisis.
December 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
80% of U.S tech leaders cited upskilling as the best way to improve employees’ gaps in important tech skills, especially in the age of AI.
But history has shown that focusing on reskilling, retraining, and workforce development has been far from a sufficient solution to the broader crisis.
But history has shown that focusing on reskilling, retraining, and workforce development has been far from a sufficient solution to the broader crisis.