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Spotify Wrapped has returned, and this year, the company has partnered with Google’s NotebookLM to launch the Spotify Wrapped AI podcast . While Wrapped curates customized end-of-the-year lists for users to reflect on their musical favorites, the AI podcast takes it a step further by providing an engaging audio recap, according to Google Labs. In the podcast, two AI hosts from NotebookLM explore users’ favorite tracks and artists, highlighting how one’s music taste has evolved throughout 2024. Each podcast is a unique conversation tailored to the specific user, created using the technology behind NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews. Molly Holder, senior director of personalization, spoke with Spotify on Wednesday, Dec. 4, about the magic behind Wrapped. “The beauty of Wrapped is how much it reflects each individual user,” Holder said, according to For The Record. “Whether it’s your top song, total minutes listened, or favorite artist, 2024 Wrapped celebrates how you listened this year.”...
Tom Nyuma was awarded second place at the 2024 AFROTECH™ AI Hackathon , where innovators gathered to collaborate on impactful solutions for their communities and industries. Nyuma, who started programming in college, created Sickle Sense to “truly make a difference in the lives of those with sickle cell,” he shared in his submission to AFROTECH™. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFROTECH™ Conference (@afrotech.conference) As someone living with sickle cell disease, Nyuma initially planned to develop an app to help people find jobs. However, after reflecting on his own experiences, he decided to address a long-standing issue he had been passionate about for years — sickle cell disease management. While researching, Nyuma found a 2023 paper titled Artificial Intelligence in Sickle Cell Disease, which explored how AI could transform the management of sickle cell disease through areas like early crisis detection, personalized treatment, and risk stratification. He said...
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology contains so many different levels and nuances, and licensed attorney Jarell Oshodi implores people to consider how it affects us daily. Generative AI impacts many people, but its effects on the Black community in recent years have sparked concerns. In January 2024, as AFROTECH™ previously reported, “a complaint was filed against Rite Aid for using artificial intelligence-based software in hundreds of its stores to identify people that they believed were ‘deemed likely to engage in shoplifting or other criminal behavior.'” At the time, it was said that the chain had “unfairly targeted people of color.” “I want to ensure that advancements in AI don’t perpetuate biases or create new forms of discrimination,” Oshodi told AFROTECH™ in an email interview. “It’s important to have inclusive policies that safeguard the privacy rights of all individuals, especially those from underrepresented groups.” Buy your AFROTECH™ Conference 2024 ticket now. As a...
The rapid advancement of AI technology has led significant companies like Google and Apple to incorporate AI tools to fast-track labor. As corporations globally embrace AI to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, its integration has significantly advanced numerous sectors. However, the growing reliance on AI presents challenges, particularly in industries involving the arts, such as writing. This article explores AI’s current writing capabilities and potential impact on the writing profession. AI’s Writing Capabilities AI tools are becoming increasingly sophisticated and capable of generating written content across various formats. These tools use prompts derived from written works, photographs, and videos, continually improving their output quality. Here are some ways AI is currently used in writing: School Papers Books Articles Songs Emails Texting Social Media AI can quickly correct punctuation and grammar, producing polished written formats for users. This technology’s efficiency...
Artificial intelligence is now a major part of our daily lives, shaping how we interact with technology personally and professionally. Businesses, in particular, are beginning to use AI tools to streamline operations and enhance efficiency on daily tasks. With platforms like ChatGPT on the rise, AI is not just about optimizing existing workflows; it can also open doors to new business opportunities. As organizations and professionals continue to explore the capabilities of AI, we’re witnessing a shift in how businesses operate and compete in the global marketplace . As these changes continue, embracing these advancements and the tools available to make your skills sharper in the workplace is important. The Increase Of AI In The Workforce With most companies already utilizing AI in some capacity, its adoption continues to expand in our day-to-day roles. Businesses across industries, from small startups to corporations, are beginning to use AI tools and shortcuts to reach their goals....
ChatGPT has grown to be one of the most popular platforms for daily use by students and professionals across the globe. Yet, many don’t realize the vast ways to make money from ChatGPT. From aiding customer service to generating content, this advanced language model has allowed individuals to leverage its capabilities for financial gain. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI , is an AI language model trained to generate human-like text based on the input it receives. It utilizes learning techniques to understand context, syntax, and semantics, enabling it to produce relevant responses across various topics. The AI platform follows directions based on your given requests, so being specific when navigating the platform will support getting the content you’d like created. The platform is also not foolproof, so double-checking and reviewing the content it produces is helpful to ensure no misinformation is shared. If you’re interested in monetizing ChatGPT, here are some ways to take advantage of...
Two computer science majors from the University of Chicago (UChicago) are making significant strides in advancing improvements in the criminal justice system. Death Of Laquan McDonald Inspired The Need For Change Co-founders Leslie Jones-Dove and Devshi Mehrotra refused to look the other way following two tragedies at the hands of police. In 2015, while attending the University of Chicago in Illinois as freshmen, Jones-Dove and Mehrotra learned of dash cam footage that was released showing 17-year-old Laquan McDonald being fatally shot 16 times by Officer Jason Van Dyke on Oct. 20, 2014, ABC-7 Chicago reports. The incident sparked protests across the city and demonstrations on the University of Chicago campus. For the duo, it served as a launch pad for their interest in the intersection of technology and criminal justice. According to The Guardian, a police union official said McDonald had “lunged at police” before the officer fired shots. However, the video footage told a different...
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is currently the talk of the town. On March 30, AfroTech is taking the topic to center stage at AfroTech Executive 2023 in Seattle, WA, where Black corporate executives, investors, and tech moguls will convene. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFROTECH (@afro.tech) Jessica O. Matthews, founder and CEO of Uncharted, and Jonnie Bradley, Acting Director and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Official at the U.S. Department of Energy, are set to discuss how to sustainably take control and maximize AI. While AI is being utilized to advance industries, there is the danger of errors and bias on the other side of the coin. To combat such a danger, Larry Adams took action. Adams is the founder and CEO of X_Stereotype, an AI-powered platform that analyzes content through a lens of diversity and inclusion. The company’s website describes it as “the world’s first inclusion operating system eliminating stereotypes and bias in...