In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…

X.ai buying X, Meta stopping its fact-checking program, the TikTok ban deadline being extended again, and DOGE's planned IRS Hackathon.

Hosts:

Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewood

Stephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeSteph

Terrance Gaines – @BrothaTech

Stories Mentioned:

— X.ai buys X (formerly Twitter) for $45 billion — Forbes

— Meta and ‘nem stopped fact-checking — CNET

— The TikTok ban was extended another 75 days — NBC News

— DOGE is planning an IRS hackathon — Wired

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In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss Black Project 2025, Message interactions from Android finally working in iOS, and, a bit later, Cierra Gross, founder, and CEO of Worklution stops by to talk about WrkReciepts, the first ever direct‑to‑consumer HR AI SaaS product.

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In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…

23AndMe filing for bankruptcy, a facial recognition company tried to buy social security numbers for its database, and several Senators want to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

Hosts:

Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewood

Stephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeSteph

Terrance Gaines – @BrothaTech

Stories Mentioned:

-- 23AndMe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy -- The Verge

-- Facial Recognition Company Clearview Attempted to Buy Social Security Numbers and Mugshots for its Database -- 404 Media

-- Lawmakers want to repeal Section 230. Is this a good or bad thing? -- The Verge

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In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…

Apple soon supporting encrypted RCS communications, the email newsletter service Substack is on the come up, if a new LA Times AI tool pro-KKK, and Alexa Plus is going to start sending your voice to the cloud whether you want it to or not.

Hosts:

Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewood

Stephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeSteph

Terrance Gaines – @BrothaTech

Stories Mentioned:

– Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices. — The Verge

– Substack is on the "come up". — Hollywood Reporter

– Did AI endorse the KKK or are people just stupid? — CNN

– Alexa+ said "Eff Yo Privacy" — Wired

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In this episode of The Tech Jawn we have no idea what's going on with the sale of TikTok, the Magnificent 7 tech stocks lead a market selloff, Tesla owners are replacing their hood ornaments, and removing call center worker's accents just don't seem right.

We've got all this, a spotlight, and more in episode 169 of The Tech Jawn.

Hosts:

Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewood

Stephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeSteph

Terrance Gaines – @BrothaTech

Stories Mentioned:

– We Still Don't Know What's Happening With TikTok -- Axios

– The "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Led A Market Selloff -- Yahoo Finance

– Tesla Owners are Replacing Their Hood Ornaments -- TikTok

– Removing Call Center Worker's Accents Seems Wrong -- The Times UK

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This week on The Tech Jawn we talk about how facial recognition continues to fail the citizens of Detroit, Amazon unveiled Alexa Plus, its revamped, now AI-powered virtual assistant which is exposing how far behind Apple is with Apple Intelligence. Some Apple insiders think it will be 2027 before it is anywhere close to where its competitors are today, and drone delivery to your house sounds cool, but, nobody wants it in their neighborhood.

Hosts:

Robb Dunewood - @RobbDunewood

Stephanie Humphrey - @TechLifeSteph

Terrance Gaines - @BrothaTech

Stories Mentioned:

- Facial Recognition Software Fails Detroit Citizens... Again - Link to NBC News

- Alexa Plus is officially here and it works on all but the oldest Amazon Echo devices - Link to Amazon

- Apple Intelligence is way behind its contemporaries - Link to Bloomberg

- No Drone Depots In My Neighborhood - Link to Wired.com

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In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss why scientists are leaving X and Meta platforms for Bluesky, and we ponder if it is time to start creating our own digital platforms and communities where we own the relationship with our followers.

We discuss the Black-owned social media platform Fanbase and why it and its founder/CEO are trending for all the wrong reasons.

And we’ve got a guest for you this week. We talk with Richard Hicks, CEO of Inspire EDU, a Georgia-based non-profit working to bridge the gaps in device ownership, digital literacy, and digital access with Georgia’s most marginalized citizens.

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In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss Google's ending of DEI extending to it ditching diverse calendar events like Black History Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, new algorithms in Afro-textured hair in animation are coming to the forefront, and we have a guest…

We interview Mumbi Dunjwa, Founder and CEO of Naturaz, a health and beauty company that formulates, manufactures, and distributes a 100% vegan hair care system.

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In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss how Meta is dismantling its DEI Programs while telling investors it still wants’ Cognitive Diversity.

Rakim, the legendary MC from the hip/hop duo Eric B. and Rakim has launched an innovative financial technology and AI-powered platform that merges music, money, and knowledge for independent urban artists. 

The new Treasury Secretary halts all Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rulemaking, communications, litigation, and other activities meaning the pending rule forbidding data brokers from selling your personal information won’t go into effect.

And we’ve got a Tech Jawn Spotlight for you this week and every week during Black History Month.

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