Posts Tagged ‘technology’
Detroit woman suing police, claiming faulty facial recognition technology led to unjust arrest
In the latest case of racially-based false identifications, a Detroit woman believes that facial recognition played a role.
Read More‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay
The tech scene is booming in the US’s largest Black-majority city, with foreign investment and a recent population boost
Read MoreBlue Origin launches six tourists to the edge of space after nearly two-year hiatus
The man Kennedy selected in 1961 to be the first Black American astronaut candidate finally reached space at 90 among a group of six people launched in a tourism rocket.
Read MoreMeta’s AI image generator really struggles with the concept of interracial couples
Meta’s AI image generator apparently struggles to produce images of interracial couples, a reflection of its training material.
Read MoreAs AI tools get smarter, they’re growing more covertly racist, experts find
A report reveals that AI discriminates against Black job applicants, presenting a concern in a world that increasingly uses the technology.
Read MoreCelebration of Black Innovators in Science at Discovery World
In celebration of Black History Month, Discovery World is highlighting the contributions that Black Innovators have made and continue to make to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. *Included with general admission
Read MoreRite Aid’s A.I. Facial Recognition Wrongly Tagged People of Color as Shoplifters
A popular pharmacy chain is has faced legal repercussions after using artificial intelligence to surveil shoppers.
Read MoreA new cure for sickle cell disease may be coming. Health advisers will review it next week
A medical breakthrough may offer a cure for sickle cell anemia, a disease that disproportionately impacts Black people.
Read MoreFacial Recognition Lawsuits Spotlights How AI Is Weaponized Against Black People
Recent lawsuits across the country depict a the burden placed on Black Americans when police use facial recognition technology.
Read MoreGoogle and Howard University Are Changing The Future Of Voice Technology With Project Elevate Black Voices
Google and Howard University announce Project Elevate Black Voices, a collaboration that aims to facilitate Black people’s usage of automatic speech recognition technology.
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