Empowering Black Women in AI: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future
Published on: March 10, 2024
The Brookings Institution's Center for Technology Innovation is set to host a groundbreaking event titled 'Black Women in AI: Building a More Inclusive and Equitable Future.' Scheduled for December 4, 2023, at the Falk Auditorium in Washington, DC, this event will spotlight the crucial contributions and perspectives of Black women in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The event will delve into critical issues such as the necessity for more inclusive AI design, the impact of AI on vulnerable populations, and the importance of democratizing AI. Nicol Turner Lee, a Senior Fellow at Brookings, will moderate the discussion, emphasizing the need for AI systems that are balanced, ethical, and diversely built.
Featuring prominent figures like Renée Cummings, Mutale Nkonde, and Fay Cobb Payton, the panel will share insights and experiences highlighting the role of Black women in shaping AI discourse and policy. These experts will discuss how Black women have significantly influenced the AI field, from exposing racially exploitative AI models to reimagining data quality and public policy recommendations.
The upcoming event underscores the critical need for AI systems that reflect and understand the lived experiences of all consumers, especially those from marginalized communities. It aims to be a step towards a future where the AI industry is as diverse as the society it serves.