AI

Bridging the AI Divide: How Alondra Nelson is Pioneering Fair Tech for Black Communities

Scholar and former White House advisor Alondra Nelson discusses leading the charge to ensure AI and emerging technologies are ethical and inclusive for Black Americans and beyond.
11/26/2024

Hair Company Uses AI Version Of Viola Davis To Sell Products, Viola Responds With Her Own GIFs

The “Woman King” took it all in stride, “Auntie Viola did NOT approve this ad…!”
05/29/2024

Billionaire Robert F. Smith's Vista Equity Partners Sets $20B Funding Record

The AI-focused fund passes the previous record of $17 billion raised in 2019.
04/24/2024

Series of Hilarious Steve Harvey AI-Generated Images Flood the Internet

The edited photos show the host drinking, partying, and even arm wrestling.
10/10/2023

Black Tech Roundup: Six Black-Owned Tech Companies To Watch

High-tech hair care, Black-exclusive travel + MORE innovations with these breakout Black businesses in tech.
07/13/2023

Does Artificial Intelligence Make You Nervous? Here Are 5 Ways Black People Can Benefit From AI

Whether it's the use of robots, self-driving cars, or smartphones, AI is a part of our everyday lives.
07/13/2023

Ice Cube Is Making His Opinion Known On AI Music Creators And It Isn’t Positive

The Los Angeles rapper was recently asked about AI’s foray into hip-hop.
05/22/2023

Timbaland Planning AI Startup Following Backlash Over Use Of Notorious B.I.G.’s Voice

The hit-maker is planning to “commercialize artificial intelligence software.”
05/19/2023

Snoop Dogg Reacts To AI Pairing Of ‘Gin And Juice’ And A ‘Jungle Book’ Classic

Who said Tha Doggfather isn’t for the children?
05/17/2023

A.I. Music Is In Its Wild West Stage: How Do We Control It?

We spoke with a music attorney about legal recourse, precedent and what can be done to regulate it.
05/09/2023

Timbaland Teases AI Record Featuring The Notorious B.I.G.

The super producer said he “always” wanted to work with the Brooklyn native.
05/04/2023