Future of work workforce equity is the focus of this OIC of America opinion piece on preparing historically overlooked communities to lead in the age of automation and AI.
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Posted inEducation
AI in Schools: Revolution or Risk for Black Students?
AI is being rapidly integrated into classrooms nationwide, but its rapid adoption could exacerbate existing racial disparities and leave Black students without reliable access to technology, highlighting the need for careful consideration and inclusive policies.
Posted inBlack History
Radical Black Futures: Rewriting Liberation with AI and Cannabis
The African American Leadership Forum is hosting the Radical Black Futures Series: Rewriting Liberation with Codes and Cannabis, a two-day summit that aims to engage leading voices in technology, business, and policy to chart a course for economic security, racial justice, and generational wealth-building.
Posted inFinances FYI
AI in the Financial Sector: What You Need to Know
AI and machine learning are set to impact the financial sector by helping individuals budget, save, and invest, while also providing improved efficiency, data analysis, and compliance with regulations, despite the risks of data breaches and miscalculations.
Posted inNews
Safeguarding elections in the age of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is revolutionizing elections by enabling the dissemination of disinformation.
Posted inOpinion
Artificial Intelligence can be friend or foe to communities of color
Artificial Intelligence presents a dual-edged sword for marginalized communities.
Posted inNews
Facial recognition’s alarming pattern of misidentifying Black individuals sparks calls for reform
A 61-year-old grandfather is suing Sunglass Hut’s parent company after the store’s facial recognition technology mistakenly identified him as a robber.
Posted inOpinion
Artificial Intelligence could impact Black voting during 2024 Elections
Voter suppression in the digital age: AI’s role in targeting African American voters
Posted inLocal & State, News
The future of work, education and AI
A panel on the future of work and schools was recently held at The Machine Shop to discuss AI, and how it could affect the economy long-term.
Posted inNational, News
The fear of artificial intelligence is real
Geoffrey Hinton, the so-called godfather of AI, said it’s difficult to envision how to stop nefarious characters from using artificial intelligence for evil.
Posted inNational, News
AI algorithm racial bias remains an issue
AI systems often fail women of color, misidentifying them due to the biased and racist data it’s predicated on.