Today’s DINT has a whistleblower theme. Check out the videos from Bloomberg highlighting the courage of women who spoke the truth and faced the consequences from the tech industry.

Today’s Top 5

1/ Truth About AI and the Centralization of Power

In this TikTok video, Timnit Gebru shares key insights on large language models and the approach/beliefs behind AI as we know it today.

2/ Our Y Combinator Interview Experience

While Black women get just 3% of the trillions of startup funds angel investors give new and emerging companies, there are some success stories of how Black women-founded businesses are gaining access to capital.

3/ 37 Signals says cloud repatriation plan has already saved it $1 million

Last October software as a service company (SaaS) 37Signals announced its plan to move its workloads away from the public cloud. Nearly a year later, the firm touts a $1 million savings from the move.

4/ Whistleblowers Warn About the Dark Side of AI | The Circuit with Emily Chang

This escaped our radar when it first dropped in late July. Of course, the information retains its resonance. Tech has a long way to go.

5/ Federal Judge Beth Freeman Blocks California Child Data Protection Law

California moved to expand on federal legislation blocking access to data of minor children with the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. Yesterday a federal judge blocked the state’s efforts, signaling the case’s path to a Supreme Court ruling.

Vital Resource:

Whistleblower Guidance

Thinking of blowing the whistle on discrimination and/or sexism in a tech workplace? There’s now a site dedicated to guiding you through the process: The Tech Worker Handbook.

Palate Cleanser

Say hello to Ladybug, fresh from the groomer. Sent in by premium subscriber and DINT advisory board member Verena Bryan. Have an uplifting pic or video of your favorite pet? Reply to this email with the deets, please!

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