People's Tech
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Arming movements for liberation with the tools to fight the tech that oppresses us.
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We know what keeps us safe. We need parks, libraries, schools, and jobs. Not black box AI that makes our lives worse while making billionaires richer.
The stakes are high. The people have a vision. The mayor has to hear us. Councilmembers are on alert; we have to make sure they keep pushing back.
The stakes are high. The people have a vision. The mayor has to hear us. Councilmembers are on alert; we have to make sure they keep pushing back.
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We know what keeps us safe. We need parks, libraries, schools, and jobs. Not black box AI that makes our lives worse while making billionaires richer.
The stakes are high. The people have a vision. The mayor has to hear us. Councilmembers are on alert; we have to make sure they keep pushing back.
The stakes are high. The people have a vision. The mayor has to hear us. Councilmembers are on alert; we have to make sure they keep pushing back.
AI is accelerating every day into every aspect of our lives. City Council has the power to ban the most harmful uses of AI in city systems, prohibit the expansion of toxic data centers, and ensure high-stakes decisions that impact YOU aren’t left to an algorithm.
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
AI is accelerating every day into every aspect of our lives. City Council has the power to ban the most harmful uses of AI in city systems, prohibit the expansion of toxic data centers, and ensure high-stakes decisions that impact YOU aren’t left to an algorithm.
Where bureaucracy failed, the people stepped up. Over 100 people packed PhillyCAM with a clear message: Oversight is way overdue, and WE are the experts.
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Where bureaucracy failed, the people stepped up. Over 100 people packed PhillyCAM with a clear message: Oversight is way overdue, and WE are the experts.
THANK YOU to the Councilmembers who pushed the city for answers: @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social, @cmthomasphl.bsky.social and Councilmembers Harrity, Phillips, Squilla and O'Rourke.
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
THANK YOU to the Councilmembers who pushed the city for answers: @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social, @cmthomasphl.bsky.social and Councilmembers Harrity, Phillips, Squilla and O'Rourke.
The city’s top tech heads had nothing – no clarity about how life-or-death City departments use, or regulate AI in city systems, or how they protect our privacy and stop bias. They couldn’t even say whether the Parker admin will share our data and collaborate with ICE on deportations.
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The city’s top tech heads had nothing – no clarity about how life-or-death City departments use, or regulate AI in city systems, or how they protect our privacy and stop bias. They couldn’t even say whether the Parker admin will share our data and collaborate with ICE on deportations.
Packed hearing, dodged questions. At the first-ever City Council hearing on Philly gov’s use of AI and surveillance, City Councilmembers asked powerful, basic questions to open up the city’s black box of technology, and were disappointed by the city’s lack of answers.
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Packed hearing, dodged questions. At the first-ever City Council hearing on Philly gov’s use of AI and surveillance, City Councilmembers asked powerful, basic questions to open up the city’s black box of technology, and were disappointed by the city’s lack of answers.
📰 Catch us in the Inquirer, and at City Council's first ever AI hearing on Wednesday.
Read up: www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm... & RSVP: www.phillytechjustice.org/hearing
Read up: www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm... & RSVP: www.phillytechjustice.org/hearing
October 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
📰 Catch us in the Inquirer, and at City Council's first ever AI hearing on Wednesday.
Read up: www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm... & RSVP: www.phillytechjustice.org/hearing
Read up: www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm... & RSVP: www.phillytechjustice.org/hearing
Every AI tool is powered by data centers that guzzle our water & electricity.
The Delaware River provides drinking water for 14M ppl including Philly, and that fresh water is at risk.
Tell Council we can’t waste water cooling computers - people need it! phillytechjustice.org/hearing
The Delaware River provides drinking water for 14M ppl including Philly, and that fresh water is at risk.
Tell Council we can’t waste water cooling computers - people need it! phillytechjustice.org/hearing
October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Every AI tool is powered by data centers that guzzle our water & electricity.
The Delaware River provides drinking water for 14M ppl including Philly, and that fresh water is at risk.
Tell Council we can’t waste water cooling computers - people need it! phillytechjustice.org/hearing
The Delaware River provides drinking water for 14M ppl including Philly, and that fresh water is at risk.
Tell Council we can’t waste water cooling computers - people need it! phillytechjustice.org/hearing
Tech should work for the people, not to surveil or harm us.
We have a chance to fight for just that at our hearing in ONE WEEK.
What do YOU want to see in Philly instead of AI and surveillance tech?
👇Tell us in the replies & RSVP: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
We have a chance to fight for just that at our hearing in ONE WEEK.
What do YOU want to see in Philly instead of AI and surveillance tech?
👇Tell us in the replies & RSVP: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
October 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Tech should work for the people, not to surveil or harm us.
We have a chance to fight for just that at our hearing in ONE WEEK.
What do YOU want to see in Philly instead of AI and surveillance tech?
👇Tell us in the replies & RSVP: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
We have a chance to fight for just that at our hearing in ONE WEEK.
What do YOU want to see in Philly instead of AI and surveillance tech?
👇Tell us in the replies & RSVP: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
AI is everywhere in Philly. But where does that data go? Who has access? Who decides how it’s used? How else could we spend that $?
We have a critical window to demand transparency, accountability, & community control over how tech is used in our city.
Join us: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
We have a critical window to demand transparency, accountability, & community control over how tech is used in our city.
Join us: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
October 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
AI is everywhere in Philly. But where does that data go? Who has access? Who decides how it’s used? How else could we spend that $?
We have a critical window to demand transparency, accountability, & community control over how tech is used in our city.
Join us: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
We have a critical window to demand transparency, accountability, & community control over how tech is used in our city.
Join us: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
Billionaires market tech as innovation & disruption but the truth is AI—& the data centers that power it—are replicating old systems of harm and exploitation.
Show up on 10/15 and demand that people, not billionaire, drive how Philly uses tech: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
Show up on 10/15 and demand that people, not billionaire, drive how Philly uses tech: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
October 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Billionaires market tech as innovation & disruption but the truth is AI—& the data centers that power it—are replicating old systems of harm and exploitation.
Show up on 10/15 and demand that people, not billionaire, drive how Philly uses tech: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
Show up on 10/15 and demand that people, not billionaire, drive how Philly uses tech: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
We know the “child welfare”/family regulation system is racist. Algorithms & AI are making it worse.
Right now there’s no way to know if or how Philly is using this tech, reproducing racist outcomes & tearing families apart.
Help us get answers at our 10/15 hearing: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
Right now there’s no way to know if or how Philly is using this tech, reproducing racist outcomes & tearing families apart.
Help us get answers at our 10/15 hearing: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
October 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
We know the “child welfare”/family regulation system is racist. Algorithms & AI are making it worse.
Right now there’s no way to know if or how Philly is using this tech, reproducing racist outcomes & tearing families apart.
Help us get answers at our 10/15 hearing: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
Right now there’s no way to know if or how Philly is using this tech, reproducing racist outcomes & tearing families apart.
Help us get answers at our 10/15 hearing: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
What happens when AI and surveillance tech is used? Bosses monitor workers, landlords exploit tenants and SEPTA polices riders. Philly needs oversight and transparency! 📅 Mark your calendar for October 15 at 10am and turn out to demand accountability at the hearing on AI and surveillance.
September 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
What happens when AI and surveillance tech is used? Bosses monitor workers, landlords exploit tenants and SEPTA polices riders. Philly needs oversight and transparency! 📅 Mark your calendar for October 15 at 10am and turn out to demand accountability at the hearing on AI and surveillance.
AI in Philly is a black box: no review, no disclosure, no oversight. Even ICE raids go unanswered. Join our webinar tonight to help bust it open: phillytechjustice.org/webinar
September 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
AI in Philly is a black box: no review, no disclosure, no oversight. Even ICE raids go unanswered. Join our webinar tonight to help bust it open: phillytechjustice.org/webinar
AI is everywhere in Philly—7,000+ cameras track our streets, schools & jobs. Where does that data go, and who decides how it’s used? For the first time, City Council is holding a public hearing. Demand transparency. RSVP: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
September 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
AI is everywhere in Philly—7,000+ cameras track our streets, schools & jobs. Where does that data go, and who decides how it’s used? For the first time, City Council is holding a public hearing. Demand transparency. RSVP: phillytechjustice.org/hearing
While thousands of our neighbors are on strike for fair wages with AFSCME District #33, check out what we found in last year's budget: we know exactly what surveillance tech we could cut to fund the everyday services and workers Philly REALLY needs.
To learn more visit www.phillytechjustice.org
To learn more visit www.phillytechjustice.org
July 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
While thousands of our neighbors are on strike for fair wages with AFSCME District #33, check out what we found in last year's budget: we know exactly what surveillance tech we could cut to fund the everyday services and workers Philly REALLY needs.
To learn more visit www.phillytechjustice.org
To learn more visit www.phillytechjustice.org
Philadelphia just proposed spending $1.2B on prisons & police when we need more funding for schools, healthcare, livable wages & housing. Join us for a rally + budget hearing Tues 4/8 at 9AM Northside of City Hall!
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
April 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Philadelphia just proposed spending $1.2B on prisons & police when we need more funding for schools, healthcare, livable wages & housing. Join us for a rally + budget hearing Tues 4/8 at 9AM Northside of City Hall!
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
✨ We’re hiring! ✨
People’s Tech Project is seeking a Resource Organizer — a sharp storyteller and project manager to help power tech justice fights led by Black, Brown, and immigrant communities.
Remote, 32 hrs/week, $81k–$87k. Great benefits!
Apply by April 17: peoplestechproject.org/apply-now/
People’s Tech Project is seeking a Resource Organizer — a sharp storyteller and project manager to help power tech justice fights led by Black, Brown, and immigrant communities.
Remote, 32 hrs/week, $81k–$87k. Great benefits!
Apply by April 17: peoplestechproject.org/apply-now/
March 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
✨ We’re hiring! ✨
People’s Tech Project is seeking a Resource Organizer — a sharp storyteller and project manager to help power tech justice fights led by Black, Brown, and immigrant communities.
Remote, 32 hrs/week, $81k–$87k. Great benefits!
Apply by April 17: peoplestechproject.org/apply-now/
People’s Tech Project is seeking a Resource Organizer — a sharp storyteller and project manager to help power tech justice fights led by Black, Brown, and immigrant communities.
Remote, 32 hrs/week, $81k–$87k. Great benefits!
Apply by April 17: peoplestechproject.org/apply-now/
Calling on community to stop the deportation of our community member, Sereyvath “One” Van! I urge you to read One’s full story through the Action Toolkit and sign the petition to keep One home. #AllForONE #notONEmore Toolkit Link:
bit.ly/allforONE-tool…
bit.ly/allforONE-tool…
February 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Calling on community to stop the deportation of our community member, Sereyvath “One” Van! I urge you to read One’s full story through the Action Toolkit and sign the petition to keep One home. #AllForONE #notONEmore Toolkit Link:
bit.ly/allforONE-tool…
bit.ly/allforONE-tool…
People’s Tech is hiring a Resource Organizer! Are you a skilled storyteller who can shape and execute plans to win the resources communities need to take on tech as an aggravating force? Apply to join our team today! Check out the job application here.
lght.ly/ppkla9
lght.ly/ppkla9
February 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
People’s Tech is hiring a Resource Organizer! Are you a skilled storyteller who can shape and execute plans to win the resources communities need to take on tech as an aggravating force? Apply to join our team today! Check out the job application here.
lght.ly/ppkla9
lght.ly/ppkla9
TOMORROW!
Our very own Organizing Director Devren Washington will be joining a roundtable discussing safety, surveillance and tech in our community.
Moderated by: @PoetTPetty
Wednesday, April 17, 4:30pm, VCAM Screening Room More info at
exhibits.haverford.edu/observed
Our very own Organizing Director Devren Washington will be joining a roundtable discussing safety, surveillance and tech in our community.
Moderated by: @PoetTPetty
Wednesday, April 17, 4:30pm, VCAM Screening Room More info at
exhibits.haverford.edu/observed
February 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
TOMORROW!
Our very own Organizing Director Devren Washington will be joining a roundtable discussing safety, surveillance and tech in our community.
Moderated by: @PoetTPetty
Wednesday, April 17, 4:30pm, VCAM Screening Room More info at
exhibits.haverford.edu/observed
Our very own Organizing Director Devren Washington will be joining a roundtable discussing safety, surveillance and tech in our community.
Moderated by: @PoetTPetty
Wednesday, April 17, 4:30pm, VCAM Screening Room More info at
exhibits.haverford.edu/observed
.@peoplestech_ is proud to be members of @aJustPhilly - we're joining community groups representing thousands of Philadelphians fighting for a People's Budget from @PhillyMayor @PHLCouncil. 3/12 at 11:45am at north apron of City Hall! RSVP here:
bit.ly/PeoplesBudget2…
bit.ly/PeoplesBudget2…
February 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
.@peoplestech_ is proud to be members of @aJustPhilly - we're joining community groups representing thousands of Philadelphians fighting for a People's Budget from @PhillyMayor @PHLCouncil. 3/12 at 11:45am at north apron of City Hall! RSVP here:
bit.ly/PeoplesBudget2…
bit.ly/PeoplesBudget2…
Major congratulations to the parents of Lift Every Voice Philly - whose fight for all public school kids to have a school nurse just massively paid off.
lght.ly/fpffn39
lght.ly/fpffn39
February 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Major congratulations to the parents of Lift Every Voice Philly - whose fight for all public school kids to have a school nurse just massively paid off.
lght.ly/fpffn39
lght.ly/fpffn39
Today @Axon_us is hosting #AxonAccelerate, a conference they claim is about public safety. There’s nothing safe about putting Taser drones in schools. We support @openmicmedia in urging Axon to halt development of taser drones. #AxonEthics #NoTaserDrones
lght.ly/ib71a2o
lght.ly/ib71a2o
February 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Today @Axon_us is hosting #AxonAccelerate, a conference they claim is about public safety. There’s nothing safe about putting Taser drones in schools. We support @openmicmedia in urging Axon to halt development of taser drones. #AxonEthics #NoTaserDrones
lght.ly/ib71a2o
lght.ly/ib71a2o
People’s Tech Project is hiring for two senior positions! Do you have a passion to build community power to fight tech as an aggravating force in their lives? Apply to join our team today! Follow the link to check out the job application and description.
lght.ly/3on64d6
lght.ly/3on64d6
February 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
People’s Tech Project is hiring for two senior positions! Do you have a passion to build community power to fight tech as an aggravating force in their lives? Apply to join our team today! Follow the link to check out the job application and description.
lght.ly/3on64d6
lght.ly/3on64d6