The 39th Annual BEYA STEM Conference will convene at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 13-15, featuring an extensive track dedicated to artificial intelligence, as well as product displays, workshops, and a chance for attendees to learn and network with industry leaders and subject matter experts.
Category: Technology
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TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on promised executive order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States after a federal ban was lifted by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to issue an executive order to grant a 90-day extension for ByteDance to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S. ban.
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Black Girls Code: Committed to increasing representation in tech fields
Black Girls Code is an organization that aims to empower Black girls and women in technology fields by providing resources, tools, and opportunities, and has successfully launched one million Black girls, women, and gender expansive youth into tech by 2040.
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PRESS ROOM: Color Of Change launches new Black Tech Agenda to make technology work for Black communities
Color Of Change has released its updated Black Tech Agenda, which aims to ensure technology and artificial intelligence systems designed by Big Tech help rather than harm Black communities, and protect Black workers from unfair AI systems, ensure Black artists get paid fairly, and stop Big Tech from building polluting infrastructure in Black neighborhoods.
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Lawmakers work to prevent artificial intelligence from harming marginalized communities
The bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence has released a report outlining key findings and recommendations for advancing America’s leadership in AI innovation responsibly, with a focus on protecting civil liberties and addressing potential harms to marginalized groups.
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Experts discuss the state of K-12 STEM opportunities in the U.S.
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com In an ever-evolving world, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities are the building blocks of a solid education. Studies say learning STEM as early as kindergarten can significantly better prepare children to one day pursue a career in the sciences, technology or engineering. A 2017 study by the […]
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How Washington D.C. is committing to electric vehicles
Electric vehicles are changing the face of transportation, leading to a contentious political environment in which Republican leaders in North Carolina and Virginia have rolled back EV initiatives adopted by Democrats, and President-elect Trump has criticized EV policies under President Biden.
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Black Girls Love Math: Challenging gender and racial stereotypes
Black Girls Love Math, an organization founded by Atiyah Harmon, aims to eliminate racial and gender bias in mathematics by providing curriculum, exposing girls to women in STEM careers, and holding competitions that challenge girls to solve social justice issues impacting their communities with math knowledge.
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Meharry Medical College partners with local middle and high schools for hands-on science experience
Meharry Medical College is collaborating with local middle and high schools to provide workshops, sumits, and events for students to engage in science, including a science day field trip, a Black Male STEAM summit, and a Black Girls in STEAM summit.
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A time to change: How small businesses can leverage AI for success
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference featured a discussion on how small businesses can maximize the use of AI, with panelists discussing the use of AI in HR software and AI chatbots to save time and increase productivity.
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City agencies team up to equip older adults with digital literacy
Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology, the Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Baltimore City Health Department’s Division of Aging have teamed up to offer free digital literacy training to older adults, focusing on computer fundamentals, internet safety, and accessing online services.
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How digital accessibility is good for business
Implementing digital accessibility has been shown to improve business performance, including customer experience, brand reputation, and customer retention, while also opening up a market segment left behind amid rapid technological advancements.
