The Tech Jawn:  Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture

Author: Robb Dunewood, Stephanie Humphrey, Terrance Gaines Language: English Episodes: 100
Every week, the hosts of The Tech Jawn gather to unpack the latest headlines from the world of technology, but they do so through a lens you won't find just anywhere. Robb Dunewood, Stephanie Humphrey, and Terrance Gaines are more than just commentators; they're enthusiasts deeply embedded in the conversation about how innovation intersects with Black culture and community. This isn't a simple news recap. You'll hear them break down everything from new gadgets and AI developments to the implications of social media algorithms, all while asking the critical questions about who these tools are really for. The discussion consistently goes beyond the specs to tackle pressing issues like the digital divide, data privacy concerns for marginalized groups, and the ongoing struggle for genuine diversity within the tech industry itself. The result is a necessary and engaging dialogue that connects the dots between the week's tech announcements and their real-world impact. Tuning into this podcast means joining a nuanced conversation where the cultural context is always part of the story, offering listeners a vital and often overlooked perspective on the forces shaping our digital lives.
Episodes
When AI Mistakes A Bag Of Chips For A Gun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:25
Is AI mistaking a child with a bag of chips as an armed student on a school campus an intended result? It's hard to believe that it isn't when we were told "the system worked as intended."We also discuss a finalized TikT…
The Problem With Deepfakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:48
Deepfakes of prominent deceased figures from history, like Martin Luther King Jr., are so problematic on Sora 2 that OpenAI changed its policies to allow the families and estates of deceased people to opt out of having t…
Falling In Love With AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:28
20% of high schoolers say they have either had a romantic relationship with AI or know of someone who has. In our increasingly online-connected world, young people are finding it easier to create friendships with bots th…
Awww... What Happened To Sora Losers? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:22
Sora 2, the new AI video generation tool / social media platform, has shot to the top of the charts on the App Store, despite the app being invitation-only. Realistic 10-second videos are dominating social media, but is…
AI Fatigue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:24
Content Creators and consumers are telling AI companies that they don't want AI-generated Influencers and Podcasts, but these companies keep on keeping on. We'll give you one guess as to why.We also discuss the sitting p…
YouTube's Dope New Features For Creators [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:31
YouTube recently released a bunch of new features for creators. Filmmaker, Author, and Livestreamer Angela Hollowell drops by to tell us all about them.We also discuss Meta's new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, why you ma…
Concept Of A TikTok Deal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:12
It looks like the White House administration has finally worked out a deal where TikTok parent company ByteDance will sell its U.S. assets to a U.S.-based company. The concept for the deal is in place and will be finaliz…
Carry On Google... Carry On [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:46
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss Google not being required to sell Chrome or Android as a penance for its anti-trust behavior and what this decision could mean for Apple and other companies that charge Google…
Representation Without Compensation: The Tech Jawn 01 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:45
Due to popular demand and at the behest of the multitudes we’re coming to a podcast app near you with weekly episodes of the Tech Jawn. We also dig into the recent Black Creator TikTok strike, how black culture is drivin…
Apple Intelligence Powered By Google? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:44
Is Apple Intelligence so far behind in the AI game that Apple may have to partner with Google to have Gemini power the next version of Siri, or is the iPhone maker looking for something to perhaps replace the billions in…