Written by Denver Frederick of The Business of Giving, April 28, 2026.
Jim Fruchterman believes technologists need a new oath. While doctors pledge to do no harm, Silicon Valley operates under Mark Zuckerberg’s infamous mantra: Move fast and break things. The casualties are everywhere, from misinformation algorithms to AI chatbots dispensing dangerous advice to people in crisis.
After decades of building technology for social impact, Fruchterman has distilled three commandments for engineers entering the social sector: Do good on purpose. Empower your user. Find a path to sustainability.
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