This month, tech is honoring and celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by highlighting the many contributions of members of the AAPI community to our society and economy, sharing their stories and traditions, and promoting Asian-owned businesses. Learn more in this week’s Tech At Work.
How Tech is Honoring and Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
DoorDash is celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month through a series of virtual and in-person events across the country.
Apple highlighted artists who’ve reshaped the collective perception of what the AAPI experience can be.
Comcast connected with content creators who are using the internet and their art to celebrate AAPI communities.
Lyft chose ReshAAPIng Empowerment as its theme for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to redefine and uplift the ways in which AAPI community members feel stronger, empowered, seen, and celebrated.
Google highlighted how to use its products to honor and celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander culture, including listening to reflections from the AAPI community.
Amazon celebrated Asian and Pacific Islander voices, traditions, and stories by compiling some of the best movies and series on Prime Video that feature Asian actors, creators, and directors.
Salesforce highlighted how a Vietnamese American used the company’s online learning platform and community to pursue a new career.
Uber celebrated the vibrancy and diversity of cultures within the AAPI community.
Etsy spotlighted how Asian-owned businesses have succeeded by using its platform.
Coursera showcased courses featuring Asian experts curated by the company’s Asian Identities Employee Resource Group.
This month, Cisco is recognizing the diverse cultural heritages of various communities across the United States and beyond.
What’s New in Tech
Onfido announced it has acquired Airside, the leader in private, digital identity sharing technology. The acquisition will allow Onfido to deliver user-controlled, shareable digital identity designed with data privacy and time-saving convenience at its core. Users will be able to verify their identity once, get digital identity credentials on their device, and then share to unlock financial service offerings, travel access, and more.
Before You Start the Weekend
TechNet President and CEO Linda Moore appeared on Bloomberg TV to discuss the emerging landscape around artificial intelligence, the need for a federal data privacy law, and priorities that will ensure the U.S. wins the next era of innovation.