AI's Role in Shaping Identity and Blackness Explored
In brief
- Christopher Dancy, a professor at Penn State, will discuss how AI systems influence ideas about identity and race during his upcoming lecture on September 10.
- Dancy, who also directs the Liberatory Tech Project and co-directs the Center for Black Digital Research, focuses on how AI reflects societal biases and intersects with Black digital archives.
- His work examines the impact of these technologies on decision-making processes, especially in disaster recovery.
- By integrating insights from Black studies and computational cognitive science, Dancy aims to create more inclusive AI systems that address cultural and social nuances.
- This lecture will explore pathways toward a future where technology supports equitable outcomes for marginalized communities.
Terms in this brief
- Liberatory Tech Project
- A project focused on creating technology that liberates and empowers marginalized communities by addressing systemic biases in AI systems. It aims to ensure that technology supports equitable outcomes for all users.
- Black Digital Archives
- Digital collections and repositories dedicated to preserving and providing access to materials related to the history, culture, and experiences of Black individuals and communities. These archives are crucial for understanding and addressing the impact of AI on identity and race.
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