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Tech MattersAuthor: Jim Fruchterman
In a landscape where the tech industry's reputation often precedes it, veteran social entrepreneur and Tech for Good pioneer Jim Fruchterman, along with many extraordinary change-makers, have been rewriting the narrative by using their tech skills to build a better world and drive positive social change. Through in-depth interviews unveiling the workings of some of the most transformative social impact organizations, you'll discover how individuals have harnessed the power of technology to confront the world's most pressing challenges. Prepare for a wealth of insights about how to enter the Tech for Good field, best ideation practices, effective exit strategies, ethical use of data, funding wisdom, and more. Whether you're part of a nonprofit, the tech sphere, government sector, or at the helm of social change, our podcast is your compass to ensure that, when designing software, you're putting people first. -- Hosted by Jim Fruchterman. Production: Gabriele Sha. Sound Engineering: Phil Kadet. Language: en Genres: Business, Non-Profit, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Season Three Wrap-Up: Choosing Our AI Future
Episode 8
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
In this season three finale, Jim Fruchterman distills the core lessons from his conversations with leading tech-for-good organizations, highlighting how AI is being thoughtfully applied to address real-world challenges—from agriculture and maternal health to mental health and crisis response. As the broader tech industry wrestles with the "tool vs. worker" debate—and some companies justify mass layoffs in the name of AI—this episode asks where we should draw the line. The inspiring leaders featured this season offer a compelling alternative: a vision of AI as a tool that strengthens human impact instead of replacing it. Full transcript: https://techmatters.org/season-three-wrapup-choosing-our-ai-future RATE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE If you like what you hear, leave us a 5 star rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts. STAY IN TOUCH Write us a note at podcast@techmatters.org or follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-matters/
