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Former President Barack Obama Confirms Long-Awaited Presidential Center In Chicago Will Open June 2026 – AfroTech
Former President Barack Obama has confirmed that the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s historic Jackson Park will open in…
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OpenAI Foundation Grants $40.5M To Nonprofits Advancing AI, Workforce Development, And Community Programs – AfroTech
A major technology foundation is distributing funding to nonprofit organizations across the United States this year. According to a press…
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Exclusive: Kevin Hart’s The Coramino Fund Awards New Cohort Of Grantees As Part Of A $1.5M Commitment To Support Small Businesses With AI Training – AfroTech
A new cohort of small businesses has received a financial boost to power their business with AI. The Coramino Fund Through…
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The New York Times Takes Legal Action Against AI Startup Perplexity For Allegedly Using Content Without Permission – AfroTech
The New York Times reported on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, that it has filed a lawsuit against AI start-up Perplexity…
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This HBCU Alum Has Taught Over 3,000 Girls About Cosmetic Science And Has Now Opened A STEM Classroom In Tulsa, OK – AfroTech
Kristen Wells-Collins is inspiring young girls to become chemists. Wells-Collins was raised in an under-resourced community in Beaumont, TX, and…
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Democrats Warn Biased Algorithms Could Worsen Inequity As They Reintroduce AI Civil Rights Act – AfroTech
As AI continues to spread across the United States and its influence shows no signs of fading, several Democratic lawmakers reintroduced…
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The Beyoncé Effect Strikes Again With Levi’s Partnership Earning $65M In Media Value And Contributing 12% Increase In Its Women’s Business In Q3 – AfroTech
Beyoncé’s partnership with Levi’s is delivering strong returns. “Cowboy Carter,” the eighth studio album from the Houston-born singer, was released…
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The Prada Group Buys Versace In $1.4B Deal Aimed At Revitalizing The Rival Luxury Brand – AfroTech
The Prada Group finalized its $1.38 billion cash acquisition of Milan luxury fashion rival Versace on Dec. 2, 2025, after…
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AT&T Dismantles DEI Policies As It Seeks FCC Approval For $1.02B Deal To Purchase Wireless Spectrum Licenses From UScellular – AfroTech
AT&T has adjusted its policies around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). According to a Dec. 1 letter shared on X,…
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iHeartRadio Will Not ‘Play AI Music That Features Synthetic Vocalists’ And Launches ‘Guaranteed Human’ Program – AfroTech
iHeartRadio is making its stance loud and clear when it comes to AI’s use on its platform. According to Billboard, Tom…
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