The tech businesses remaking our digital world

This article explores how a new wave of “tech for good” companies are reshaping the digital landscape by focusing on inclusion, safety and real-world social impact rather than purely commercial growth. It examines how technology is increasingly influencing everyday life in ways that can either widen inequality or help close it, depending on how it is designed and deployed. Through examples of founders and organisations working on issues like digital exclusion, online harm and mental wellbeing, the piece argues that innovation needs to be more human-centred, ensuring that technology serves society rather than leaving vulnerable groups behind.

The tech businesses remaking our digital world