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Seattle announces 2025 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grants to community organizations addressing digital inequalities

More than two dozen language groups to benefit from $540,000 in grant funds The City of Seattle is pleased to announce the annual Technology Matching Fund (TMF) award recipients for 2025. This year, 14 community organizations will receive $540,000 in TMF awards to provide digital equity programs and services to… [ Keep reading ]

A decade of privacy protection

City of Seattle’s privacy program reaches milestone

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the City of Seattle’s Privacy Program, a pioneering initiative launched in 2014 in response to growing public concerns about data privacy-impacting technologies. Over the past decade, the program has made significant strides in safeguarding personal information and building public trust. Over this time, [ Keep reading ]

Remembering technology history

Celebrating women in technology this Women’s History Month

March is here, and with it comes Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate the countless contributions women have made across industries, cultures, and communities. This month, we’d like to shine a light on an inspiring and important group that is helping shape the future every day: women in technology. From… [ Keep reading ]

Honoring the legacy of African American innovators in technology 

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the immense contributions African Americans have made across disciplines. Among these fields, technology has often served as a quieter but equally impactful showcase of innovation. From game-changing inventions to advancing the sciences, African American visionaries have shaped the tech landscape in… [ Keep reading ]