Photo: zerbor via 123RF Fintech is a growing sector that develops computer programs, technology, and products for banking and other financial services. Individuals use fintech products for personal or business banking and investing. Fintech for the financial services industry encompasses analytics, improving customer services, and expansion into new models such as decentralized financing like Blockchain. […]
Tag: Artificial intelligence (AI)
Can AI be a lifesaver in the fight against breast cancer?Â
Leadership Baltimore County is hosting an event on October 29 to discuss how AI can enhance medical testing and reduce breast cancer mortality rates, particularly among African-American women.
8 Tips to Stay Safe from Scams
To protect yourself from scammers, it is important to be aware of the signs of a scam, protect personal information and account numbers, and report any suspicious activity to your bank.
Ken Washington named Black Engineer of the YearÂ
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com For the first time in nearly a decade, the annual Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) STEM Conference will take place in Baltimore on Feb. 15 to 17. The multicultural event, put on by Baltimore-based Career Communications Group (CCG), assembles more than 10,000 students with corporate, government and military […]
Senator Cory Booker leads discussion on potential harms and opportunities in artificial intelligence
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com On its face, artificial intelligence (AI) may seem obscure and dubious, but it’s already revolutionizing daily life across the globe. Given its power to mimic human decision-making, many are asking questions about its potential to advance or set back equity. This was the central concern of a panel […]

