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In this powerful discussion Van Jones highlights the transformative potential of AI for marginalized communities, particularly focusing on overcoming fear and embracing opportunities. Emphasizing the historical context of oppression, the talk pivots to viewing AI as a tool for empowerment. Through the "Dream Machine Innovation Lab," a collaborative effort with will.i.am, initiatives like the "Dream Machine Academy" aim to educate and equip the community with AI skills, envisioning a future where technology serves as a jetpack rather than a hand grenade. The talk underscores the importance of creativity and proactive engagement with AI, advocating for collective action to ensure equitable access and opportunity.
Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:19: Introduction - AI as a game changer and overcoming fear.
00:19 - 00:38: Historical oppression and the need to see AI as a beneficial tool.
00:38 - 01:05: AI's potential impact and the opportunity for equality.
01:05 - 01:34: Creative potential and the Dream Machine Innovation Lab.
01:34 - 02:06: The "Make What Kinda Real?" campaign.
02:06 - 02:28: Dream Machine Academy and its first event in Atlanta.
02:28 - 03:00: Outcomes of the Dream Machine Academy event.
03:00 - 03:41: The importance of engaging with AI tools and the potential benefits.
03:41 - 04:05: Positive feedback from the initial class.
04:05 - 05:05: Ground-floor opportunity and existing black AI experts.
05:05 - 05:52: Bringing AI to the community and Invest Fest plans.
05:52 - 06:32: Using AI tools and the importance of access to compute resources.
06:32 - 07:17: Collective action for equitable access to AI.
07:17 - 08:03: Cultural influence and the necessity for inclusion in tech development.
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In this powerful discussion Van Jones highlights the transformative potential of AI for marginalized communities, particularly focusing on overcoming fear and embracing opportunities. Emphasizing the historical context of oppression, the talk pivots to viewing AI as a tool for empowerment. Through the "Dream Machine Innovation Lab," a collaborative effort with will.i.am, initiatives like the "Dream Machine Academy" aim to educate and equip the community with AI skills, envisioning a future where technology serves as a jetpack rather than a hand grenade. The talk underscores the importance of creativity and proactive engagement with AI, advocating for collective action to ensure equitable access and opportunity.
Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:19: Introduction - AI as a game changer and overcoming fear.
00:19 - 00:38: Historical oppression and the need to see AI as a beneficial tool.
00:38 - 01:05: AI's potential impact and the opportunity for equality.
01:05 - 01:34: Creative potential and the Dream Machine Innovation Lab.
01:34 - 02:06: The "Make What Kinda Real?" campaign.
02:06 - 02:28: Dream Machine Academy and its first event in Atlanta.
02:28 - 03:00: Outcomes of the Dream Machine Academy event.
03:00 - 03:41: The importance of engaging with AI tools and the potential benefits.
03:41 - 04:05: Positive feedback from the initial class.
04:05 - 05:05: Ground-floor opportunity and existing black AI experts.
05:05 - 05:52: Bringing AI to the community and Invest Fest plans.
05:52 - 06:32: Using AI tools and the importance of access to compute resources.
06:32 - 07:17: Collective action for equitable access to AI.
07:17 - 08:03: Cultural influence and the necessity for inclusion in tech development.

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