Effective Public Interest Computing is all about creating technology that helps in doing large amounts of good. We keep a list of projects and people on this page so that we can show off the fantastic people and work that’s being done by our community.

Our current organizers are Sam Nolan and Evelyn.

You can join our Slack workspace here.

What is public interest technology?

Public interest technology or public interest tech (PIT) is a field that combines expertise in technology, especially computing, with the common good. Public interest tech can be divided into two approaches:

  • The application of computing and related technologies to serve the common good.
  • Applying knowledge of computing and related technologies to public policy.

For more information, see the public interest technology wiki entry on the EA Forum.