Black in AI

Black in AI
Formation2017; 7 years ago (2017)
FounderRediet Abebe, Timnit Gebru
TypeNon-profit Organization
HeadquartersPalo Alto, California, U.S.
Websitehttps://blackinai.github.io/#/
Ruha Benjamin and her book, Race After Technology at the 2019 Black in AI event

Black in AI, formally called the Black in AI Workshop, is a technology research organization and affinity group, founded by computer scientists Timnit Gebru and Rediet Abebe in 2017.[1][2][3] It started as a conference workshop, later pivoting into an organization. Black in AI increases the presence and inclusion of Black people in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) by creating space for sharing ideas, fostering collaborations, mentorship, and advocacy.[4][5][6]

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  3. ^ Crowell, Rachel (2021-04-01). "A Computer Scientist Who Tackles Inequality Through Algorithms". Quanta Magazine. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  4. ^ "What Really Happened When Google Ousted Timnit Gebru". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
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