Posts Tagged ‘technology’
As 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.
Read MoreBlack Artists Say A.I. Shows Bias, With Algorithms Erasing Their History
Some Black artists are concerned over the implications of the inherent racial bias in AI algorithms, which are becoming more common.
Read MoreWhy the metaverse is becoming a popular tool to teach Black history
From watching Martin Luther King Jr. speak to following Black travelers on their journey along Route 66, the metaverse takes users back in time without leaving the present.
Read MoreA growing push to fix pulse oximeters’ flawed readings in people of color: ‘This can be dangerous’
The FDA is finally considering what to do about pulse oximeters, which do not work as well for people with darker skin.
Read MoreTech Watch: Seven Black-Owned Startups to Keep Your Eye On
Check out these seven Black-owned startups across various industries that aim to improve lives and turn a profit.
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