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Black in AI
Software Development
Menlo Park, California 12,200 followers
Empowering AI professionals of African descent to be full partners in shaping our technological and economic future.
About us
Black in AI is a place for sharing ideas, fostering collaborations and discussing initiatives to increase the presence of black people in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
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https://blackinai.org
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- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Menlo Park, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
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Menlo Park, California 94025, US
Employees at Black in AI
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Sahar Dar (pronouns - she/her/hers)
Programs Lead | DEI Champion | Data-Driven HR, Recruiting, & Professional Development Strategy & Ops Implementation/Program Management | Former…
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Marquita Riggins
Chess Enthusiast, Teacher, Mentor, Virtual Assistant, Computer Gamer. - Helping People Grow Their Company Organically - Program Manager/CEO Assistant…
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Annabelle Menson (née Obiri)
Content & Community Specialist | Innovating how brands reach their audiences through data-driven content | I talk about biases in AI training data…
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Edith Naisanga, PMP®
AI Research || AI in Healthcare || AI in Medical imaging
Updates
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Sanmi Koyejo, President of Black in AI, has been honored with this year’s Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)! This prestigious award, presented by the President, is described by the White House as “the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.” It is a remarkable recognition of his groundbreaking research and contributions to the scientific community. Congratulations Sanmi! https://lnkd.in/eqSHApna The White House President Biden Honors Nearly 400 Federally Funded Early-Career Scientists | OSTP | The White House Today, President Biden awarded nearly 400 scientists and engineers the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. Established by President Clinton in 1996, PECASE recognizes scientists and engineers who show exceptional potential for leadership early in their…
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A deep thank you to our sponsors and funders for making Black in AI’s initiatives, programs, and the 8th annual Black in AI Workshop at NeurIPS possible! Your generous support is pivotal to Black in AI’s mission to empower Black professionals in AI to be full partners in shaping our technological and economic futures.
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Our sincere gratitude to the amazing work of our mentors at the BAI Workshop at NeurIPS! Their time and expertise was invaluable, and we deeply appreciate the feedback they shared with their grantees. Pictured are: 1) Felix Dangel, postdoc at the Vector Institute 2) Awa Dieng, research associate at Google DeepMind 3) Josh Gardner, research scientist at Apple 4) Zoey Huang, applied scientist at Microsoft 5) Jessica Schrouff, senior research scientist at Google DeepMind 6) Jiaxin Shi, research scientist at Google Deepmind 7) Barry-John Theobald, senior research manager at Apple
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Congratulations to the winners of our Best Paper and Poster Awards at the Black in AI Workshop at NeurIPS, Hellina Hailu Nigatu and Paulina B. Mensah! We received a number of submissions that spanned artificial intelligence, including machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, AI ethics, and natural language processing. With AI continuing to advance, we’re thrilled to highlight research that explores the online and healthcare potentials of the technology. Congratulations again to Hellina and Paulina!
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Tomorrow is the last day to register for the Black in AI Workshop and Reception at NeurIPS! We'd love to see you, so RSVP below if you haven't already.
RSVP for the 8th Annual Black in AI Workshop and Reception at NeurIPS! We have an exciting program this year geared around the theme, “AI Regulation & Fairness in the Generative AI Era.” Our distinguished keynote speaker and panelists will kick off two days of insightful discussions, networking, and presentations! 🔗RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ghRPkPis The form will close Wednesday, November 27th.
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We're still looking for mentors! Our extended deadline is this Monday, November 25th.
Looking for an opportunity to share your knowledge with the next generation of AI leaders? Become a mentor for our Emerging Leaders in AI - Graduate Prep Program! Your insight and feedback during 1:1 mentoring sessions, application review, and/or other modes of support will create a foundation for success as our scholars navigate the graduate school application process and beyond. If you or someone you know is interested in transforming the futures of our participants and the field, please complete the form below by November 12th. https://lnkd.in/gv6j7Cz2 Questions? Reach out to [email protected].
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RSVP for the 8th Annual Black in AI Workshop and Reception at NeurIPS! We have an exciting program this year geared around the theme, “AI Regulation & Fairness in the Generative AI Era.” Our distinguished keynote speaker and panelists will kick off two days of insightful discussions, networking, and presentations! 🔗RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ghRPkPis The form will close Wednesday, November 27th.
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