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
Our AI-Fueled Demise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:44
In episode 219 of The Tech Jawn, we discuss A Florida man using ChatGPT to sell his home, 75% of resumes never making it to a human reviewer, Meta potentially laying off 20% of its workforce, and we discuss what AI is do…
Do We Really Want Facial Recognition In Smart Glasses? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:02
Amazon's Ring Super Bowl ad upset a few folks, France and possibly other countries are seeking digital autonomy from the US., and Meta is reportedly working on Facial recognition for its smart glasses.Hosts:Robb Dunewood…
AI: Neither Artificial Nor Intelligent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:07
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…Meta smart glasses potentially sending sensitive footage to human reviewers in Kenya, Oracle possibly laying off thousands because its AI money is funny, and how ChatGPT made…
The Oligarchs Are Oligarching [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:26
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…Block laying off 40% of it's workforce, Open AI making a deal with the DoD where Anthropic could not, and Netflix backing out of its takeover bid for Warner Brothers Discovery…
If You See Something, Say Something... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:33
Was it a good idea for members of Mark Zuckerberg's entourage to wear Meta Rayban's into a court trial about social media addiction, is bootleg TV making a comeback, and could Open AI have prevented a mass shooting if it…
Big Tech Spending Big Money On AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:21
The four biggest tech companies in the world are spending $650 billion on AI infrastructure, Uber is being found liable in a sexual assault case against one of its drivers, and out of 160 companies in New York that did l…
Do We Really Want A Social Network For AI Agents? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:32
Microsoft may dial back its Copilot everywhere in Windows 11 initiative, AI Agents are getting their own social media network, and Khaby Lame, the top TikToker in the world, sells his brand, likeness, and mannerisms for…
Things Fall Apart... At TikTok [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:35
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, Stephanie tells us about her new radio show, Life and Tech with TechLifeSteph, Silicon Valley CEOs respond to the Minnesota shootings, and we discuss ByteDance finalizing a deal to spin…
Chat GPT... Now With Ads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:06
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss TechLife Steph's new studio and camera setup, Threads extending its global lead over X on mobile, and OpenAI is finally bringing ads to ChatGPT Free and Go accounts.Hosts:Robb…
Robots And AI Everywhere [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:21
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss Apple deciding to use Google's Gemini to power the new Siri, YouTube, despite the ridiculous growth the platform is having, creators feeling that the algorithm isn't working f…