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- This week in tech: The Many Ways Maryland State Agencies Are Using AI
In Maryland, the state has been sharing details on how they are trying to regulate AI and how the state is using AI.
This proves that artificial intelligence is already shaping the workforce in many ways.
Learn more in my weekly newsletter here.
Summary:
00:00 – Introduction
00:48 – AI Tools used by Maryland State Agencies
04:31 – IT Infrastructure & Enterprise Tools
08:35 – Montgomery County Bans Algorithmic Price-Fixing
09:57 – Flock Safety Cameras & Public Surveillance Debate
17:16 – Halo Robotic Hair Braiding Machine
18:11 – Wrap-up & Newsletter Updates
20 min - 4 min
- Ready to Break Up with Big Tech? Here’s How the DC Public Library Says It Can Help
Chelsea Kirkland, Digital Inclusion Coordinator for the DC Public Library, describes the program and explains how to get involved.
Read more in my newsletter here.
Summary of audio and video:
Introduction to the Topic: (0:00 – 0:34).
The Community’s Concerns (0:36 – 2:47).
Digital Tools & Resources: (2:49 – 3:52)
Addressing Overwhelm: (3:54 – 6:02)
Upcoming Events & Programs: (6:04 – 7:32)
The ‘Pilot’ Concept: (7:34 – 10:00)
Closing Thoughts: (10:02 – 13:25)
14 min - 15 min
- One-on-one with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) regarding his push to regulate and reform how data centers expand in Virginia
Click here to learn more about the proposal.
16 min - “Discouraging our community from AI does a disservice”: N.C. A&T alum weighs in on generative AI controversy
Jay Pendleton works on an AI and models team at a financial institution, and she is an alumna of North Carolina A&T State University. In this episode, she shares her experience working in the industry, following a recent discussion on the need for greater Black representation in AI that she shared on Threads.
Here, she discusses the pressure that comes with AI in the corporate world as generative AI takes off, what responsible use looks like, and the backlash surrounding Black creators who recently attended an OpenAI retreat.
26 min - Has AI Become Too Divisive for the Dinner Table? Dr. Talitha Washington on Data Centers, OpenAI backlash and the Future of AI
This week, I’m sitting down with Dr. Talitha Washington, executive director of the Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics at Howard University, who is a joy to talk to. She’s breaking down what data centers are in plain English, why you should learn more about AI, and the nuances of the conversations we’ve seen this week about OpenAI and influencers.
36 min - 4 min
- Beyond the headlines: What’s fueling the data center debate in the DMV
A conversation with Dr. Mark McNees, an FSU faculty member and nationally published energy policy voice, on what’s fueling the data center debate.
Read more in my weekly newsletter on Substack.
38 min - 3 min
About The Tech Rundown Podcast
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The Tech Rundown Podcast is hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Anna-Lysa Gayle, who has covered the D.C. region since 2013. Here you can expect weekly recaps of tech news you can use. The…
podcast, which began during the pandemic around 2022, was previously called The Anna-Ly-sis. You can also find the podcast at www.youtube.com/AnnalysaGayle in a video format.