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Block Center for Technology and Society

Leveraging innovation and public policy for social good.

Rapid advances in technology continue to reshape our society, economy, and workplaces. These changes bring both opportunities and challenges for the workforce. 

We are committed to understanding and addressing the human impact of these shifts—ensuring that innovation supports equity, inclusion, and the well-being of people. Our work centers on building policies and practices that guide technological change toward serving the common good.

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Block by Block: Research at Work is a new research spotlight series that highlights the innovative work being done by CMU researchers through the Block Center, showcasing how their projects are driving impactful solutions at the intersection of technology and society.

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