From the Press: "The Public Interest Technology Field Must Embrace Blackness, Faith & Justice to Build a Liberatory Future for All in the Age of AI"

Published by Tech Policy Press, Dr. Fallon S. Wilson presents a compelling case to think critically about the ethical and political promises of public interest technology in an age of AI, specifically public interest technologies. Wilson argues, given the societal transformations precipitated by AI, that the public interest technology field must integrate principles of Blackness, faith, and justice to create a future that is equitable and liberatory for all. Emphasizing historical lessons from Black civil rights movements, Wilson highlights the need for a justice-oriented approach over a purely technological focus. The piece calls for investment in Black communities and institutions, advocating for digital equity as a cornerstone of a just technological future. Notably, Wilson emphasizes that "[w]e need a public interest technology field that recognizes that there is no ‘artificial intelligence’ future without digital equity, and there is no digital equity without racial equity."

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The Public Interest Technology Field Must Embrace Blackness, Faith & Justice to Build a Liberatory Future for All in the Age of AI | TechPolicy.Press

Dr. Fallon S. Wilson is Co-Founder and Lead Principal Investigator for #BlackTechFutures Research Institute.

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