Racist rhetoric from government officials, including calls to incite voter intimidation and promote civil unrest, are sadly not unprecedented in American history. In fact, the increasing use of social media among white supremacists for hate speech, along with the racial and ethnic tribalization surfacing over the last few years, have stifled the country’s attempts to combat racism and systemic inequalities.

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If you’ve ever thought that the pandemic has impacted the core beliefs of almost all Americans, a recent Pew Poll would confirm that notion. The poll states that 86% of Americans believe that there is a lesson to be learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this conversation we exam the need to rethink our priorities after the pandemic is over and that though this tragedy has ravaged our nation, we can learn from it if we take certain lessons to heart. Tech This Out and tune in now!

What is the Future of Artificial Intelligence? Artificial intelligence (AI) is the transformative technology of our time. It is being deployed in many different sectors, analyzing data in real time, and making intelligent decisions based on that analysis. Yet despite its widespread utilization, AI has aroused a few fears concerning fairness, bias, privacy, security, and human safety. On November 17, the Center for Technology Innovation hosted a webinar to discuss the future of AI, how it is being deployed, and the policy and legal issues being raised. Speakers explored ways to mitigate possible concerns and how to move forward safely, securely, and in a manner consistent with human values.
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Social media allows us to be more agile. Immediate. Fluid. Transparent. Honest. But more than anything else, today social media is the way we exist. Over the years it has become far more than just sending a tweet or posting an announcement. It is an entire currency of thought, and it’s the future of work. In this conservations, host Mike Johns sits with Dr. Richard Toler and Tania Yuki, Founder and CEO of Shareablee discussing the birth of a new emerging workforce. #futureofwork

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There is no doubt that the pandemic has affected us all. For many of us, the crisis has changed how we work. Dr. Richard Toler, Mike Johns host Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and lead author of Exponential Organizations, Salim Ismail. Ismail sheds light on how employers—and employees—are adapting to the constantly shifting landscape and everyday disruption. In a brave new world, what are the key work skills needed? Tune in now, Tech This Out!

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In this episode of Tech This Out News, Osei The Dark Secret host a conversation with CEO & President of Technology Association of Georgia, Larry Williams. Atlanta has become the hip-hop center of the U.S., but is there a possibility that Atlanta can branch out and become a tech mecca? Williams delivers some key factoids about Atlanta, that makes you wonder about Silicon Valley. Tune in!

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Chief Marketing Officer of Cadillac, Melissa Grady, demonstrates the importance of following your dreams and staying true to yourself to achieve your dreams. This is an inspiring story for women thinking about the automotive industry. Being a woman in a male dominated field has never stopped Melissa from achieving her dreams. Tune in now!

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Allyson Witherspoon, Vice President of Marketing Communications and Media got into the automotive industry after realizing her passion for design, technology, and performance. As a female in a male dominated industry, she experienced high competitiveness and biases. All these things have inspired her and pushed her further. She breaks stereotypes by being confident in what she brings to the table and she inspires other women to do the same. In this podcast she describes how Nissan has been navigating through the tribulations of the COVID-19 pandemic. After being deemed a non-essential business, car dealerships and other businesses under the automotive industry umbrella, had to figure out ways to stay relevant in a new and unprecedented time. Cars took on a new role. They were no longer just vehicles to help one get from point A to point B, they were more than that. Drive-by graduations, trips to grandma's house, and midnight drives became part of the new normal. Kids are going to remember cars driving through their neighborhoods for graduation. After a long work day, we will always be able to relate to one another how great it feels to close the computer, ride around with the windows down, and finally experience some peace and quiet. Find out what Allyson Witherspoon mentions the "human spirit" and how that is what is getting all of us through this hard time. She gets deep, tune in now!

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Kimberly Gardiner the Vice President and CMO of Mitsubishi, relays an important message about women in the automotive industry. She explains that all kinds of women are needed in the automotive industry, you don't have to be a "gearhead", you just need to be passionate. Gardiner also goes into detail about her admiration for change and innovation in the workforce. Working with Toyota during the launch of the first Prius helped fuel her motivation for change in the automotive industry. She discusses how her work ethic and ability to mold into new positions in her field has helped her in her career, along with having a group of supportive people by her side. Kimberly Gardiner believes everyone should …….Tune In and listen now!

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Angela Zepada tells the story of how she found herself in her very prestigious position. Growing up, Zepada wanted to move to New York and be a fashion designer. She had no clue that she would end up being the Chief Marketing Operator at Hyundai. She ended up………tune in and listen!