AI in the Black Community (pt.2): The Bad and The UglyAI in the Black Community (pt.2): The Bad and The Ugly
Urban "Mental Health" Tools For Change By Dr. Lisa LaCon
Are you ready for part 2 of AI in the Black Community? With 70K lay-offs in the tech industry, are tech employers telling us the entire truth about these massive lay-offs? This, my Urbanites is the beginning of the bad and the ugly of AI in the Black...
1:05:54•25 Jan 2023
AI's Dark Side: Challenges Facing the Black Community
“We're going to see an increase in sickness... it's the ugly dude, it's the ugly.”
Imagine waking up to find your job has been replaced by a machine, or being wrongly identified by biased facial recognition software. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lisa LaCon tackles the harsh realities of AI's impact on the Black community. With tech industry layoffs hitting record numbers, Dr. LaCon questions whether we're getting the full story from tech employers.
She dives into how AI can perpetuate discrimination, especially in the criminal justice system, and stresses the need for Black representation in tech to combat these biases. Dr. LaCon doesn't just highlight problems; she urges listeners to get involved in computer science and take control of the narrative. If you're curious about how AI could shape the future of our communities, this episode is a must-listen.
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