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‘Bad Data Is Costing Black Lives’: Two Experts At AFROTECH™ On Who Gets Included When Technology Is Built And Tested – AfroTech
As Jay-Z once rapped, numbers don’t lie. But what happens when the data is skewed? During the HealthStack Conference portion…
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In The AI Era, Dr. Timnit Gebru Says The World Should Not Accept The Devaluing Of Black People — ‘Technology Needs To Work For Us’ – AfroTech
Dr. Timnit Gebru believes Black people should not be devalued in the pursuit of tech innovations, particularly in AI. Gebru…
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Chasity Monroe Named CEO Of The Mane Choice, Will Champion Efforts In ‘Groundbreaking Hair Growth Technology’ – AfroTech
In a full-circle moment, Chasity Monroe has been recognized by her alma mater following her appointment as CEO of The…
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Here’s Jay-Z’s Stance On AI And Why He’s Urging Fans To Question The Technology – AfroTech
Jay-Z shared a warning about AI during his Los Angeles concert. The rapper concluded his JAŸ-Z 30 Tour at SoFi…
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Columbia College Enforces First-Of-Its-Kind Technology Ban — Here’s What We Know – AfroTech
Columbia College has officially banned electronic devices in all literature humanities and contemporary civilization courses. Columbia University’s undergraduate liberal arts…
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AfroTech Isn’t Just Technology, It’s Community. So What Does It Mean To Care For The Culture? – AfroTech
For generations, Black communities have used adversity as fuel for innovation. We’ve built businesses, defined cultures, and pioneered movements that…
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Can Technology Save Humanity While Consuming the Resources We Depend On?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being heralded as humanity’s next great problem-solving tool. It promises breakthroughs in medicine, education, scientific research,…
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The World Cup Betting Surge and the Technology Powering a Real-Time Global Economy
The FIFA World Cup is here. With matches underway and global attention locked in, the tournament is functioning as a…
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Former CEO Caroline Wanga Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Essence Ventures And Parent Company Sundial Media & Technology Group – AfroTech
Former Essence Ventures (EV) CEO Caroline Wanga has filed a defamation lawsuit against the organization and its parent company, Sundial…
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How Modern Mobility Technology Is Letting People Live and Work Without Limits
Independence is something most people don’t think about until it’s threatened. For the millions of Americans living with mobility-related disabilities,…
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