Artificial Intelligence, Black Realities, Part II: Philly Tech Week

Artificial Intelligence, Black Realities, Part II: Philly Tech Week

This event explores the impact of AI on Black and Brown communities, from workforce disruption to public policy and representation in tech. With the recent alignment between tech company leadership and the new White House, speakers will offer insights into navigating AI’s complexities while advocating for justice and inclusion in a rapidly evolving landscape. Panelists will discuss the urgent need for transparency and accountability in AI, strategies to ensure equity in the face of resistance, and the importance of diverse leadership in shaping ethical innovation.

Specific topics include:

• Increasing representation of Black and Brown leaders in AI development and policy-making in the face of pullbacks from corporate diversity commitments 
• The need for AI transparency, and the societal impacts of technologies like facial recognition and large language models
• How AI-driven automation will reshape the workforce with a focus on strategies for workforce resilience
• How nonprofits and social service organizations can leverage AI responsibly to enhance their missions