
- Nationality
- United States
- Life
- 1986 – present
- Roles
- designer
- entrepreneur
- philosopher
- activist
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aza_Raskin
Aza Raskin is a designer, entrepreneur, and technology ethicist best known as co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology (CHT), an organization dedicated to addressing the societal harms of persuasive technology and social media. He has worked extensively on interaction design and user experience, bringing a designer's perspective to technology ethics.
Raskin co-created The AI Dilemma, a documentary and presentation that examines the risks and unintended consequences of artificial intelligence systems. Through CHT, he advocates for redesigning technology to prioritize human wellbeing over engagement metrics and behavioral manipulation.
His work bridges design, philosophy, and activism, positioning him as a key figure in the humane technology movement. He has influenced policy discussions and corporate practices around technology's impact on attention, mental health, and democratic discourse.
Aza Raskin is a designer and technologist who co-founded the Center for Humane Technology to address the societal harms of persuasive technology and social media. He is known for his work on humane design principles and has become a prominent voice in tech ethics discourse, particularly through projects like The AI Dilemma documentary.
Last updated 31 August 2026