Francine Berman: Better Tech
October 20, 2026
As we all know technology is a global phenomenon. But we often allow it to gain the upper hand, treating tech solutions as right by default and accepting online risk as the price we have to pay. Rampant security breaches, unwanted surveillance, predators, and misinformation are just a normal part of cyberspace. But what if tech was designed and managed to empower and protect the people who use it? Tune in this week when Al speaks with U MASS Amherst faculty member and author, Francine Berman. Her new book, “Better Tech” argues that modern day technology must do a better job in safeguarding the rights of people worldwide.
