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Aza Raskin

About

Aza Raskin is a technologist, inventor, and advocate for ethical technology best known as the co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, where he works to address the societal and psychological impacts of modern digital systems. Formerly the lead designer for Mozilla Firefox, Raskin has long focused on the intersection of user experience, artificial intelligence, and human behavior. Alongside Tristan Harris, he co-hosts the podcast Your Undivided Attention, exploring how social media, algorithms, and AI shape attention, culture, and decision-making. He also played a key role in the influential presentation and film The A.I. Dilemma, which examines the risks and ethical challenges posed by rapidly advancing AI technologies. Through his work, Raskin has become a leading voice advocating for technology that supports human well-being rather than exploiting attention and behavior.

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