Center for Humane Tech cuts staff 56% amid AI risk focus shift

the center for humane technology, co-founded by tristan harris, is laying off 9 of its 16 non-founder employees, including executive director julie guirado and senior director of strategy camille carlton. the organization is ending its policy research and litigation work to focus on initiatives led by its founders, including public education, targeted briefings, and private coordination. this shift comes amid growing concerns over ai risks, with harris warning of a potential 'ai takeover' if the software evades control. the center has an annual budget of roughly $6 million and similar amount in reserves, funded by wealthy families and foundations.