In the corridors of Silicon Valley and the tech industry in general, a growing disquiet lingers — one that questions the industry’s unwavering prioritisation of innovation, progress and profit at the expense of ethical considerations.
The relentless pursuit of growth and profits, the very engines that drive the tech behemoths, has given rise to a culture of hubris and impunity. This culture, often veiled beneath the shiny exterior of groundbreaking advancements, dismisses potential harm to users, workers, society, and the environment with alarming nonchalance.