Computer Says Maybe Unlearning in the AI Era w/ Nabiha Syed at Mozilla Foundation
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Oct 31, 2025 Nabiha Syed, Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation and former media lawyer, discusses redefining tech for the AI era. She emphasizes the need for building human-centered technology and critiques the obsession with scale. Nabiha shares her vision for an inclusive MozFest, focusing on unlearning and diverse perspectives. She discusses the importance of community-driven tech, the role of no-code tools in empowering users, and the idea that joy should be central to tech experiences. This engaging conversation covers both the challenges and opportunities within today's technology landscape.
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Law And Journalism Shaped A Builder Mindset
- Nabiha Syed connects her law and journalism background to building internet tools that prioritize people over profit.
- She moved from reacting to proactively designing alternatives at Mozilla Foundation.
From Critique To Reference Implementations
- Mozilla shifted from awareness work to building reference implementations that demonstrate political alternatives.
- The foundation now focuses on human-centered technology and widening the community of builders.
Fund Many Forms Of Technology
- Do fund and support diverse forms of technology beyond venture-scale models, including small nonprofits and volunteer projects.
- Resource alternatives that prioritize community needs rather than just scale and market growth.