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....

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...