HU2U Mini-Series: The GenAI Revolution
Navigating the Potential & Peril for Howard University & Our Communities
This 3-part podcast mini-series, hosted by Dr. Kweli Zukeri, dives into the rapidly evolving world of Generative AI and its impact on Black communities, Howard University, and beyond. As AI reshapes industries, education, and everyday life, this series unpacks the technology's benefits and challenges through the lens of those working to harness its potential while addressing its risks.
In the first episode, Dr. Zukeri explores the rise of AI and how its underlying biases affect marginalized communities. Discussions with experts illuminate why these biases exist and what we can do to challenge them.
The second episode highlights Howard University’s pioneering efforts to make AI work for everyone. From creating an audio database of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) to revolutionizing healthcare data and training Black data scientists, Howard is on the cutting edge of AI innovation.
The final episode shifts focus to Howard alumni who are leading in big tech and entrepreneurship, showing how their education and experiences have prepared them to thrive in AI-driven industries. This series showcases how Howard University is positioning its community to thrive in the age of AI.
From HU2U is a production of Howard University and is produced by University FM.
Mini-Series Episodes 1-3
Mini-Series Guests
- Sam Altman, Founder, OpenAI
- Riana Battick, Alumna of Computer Science Department
- Sabrina Bramwell, Graduate student, English department; Elevate Black Voices project team member
- Dr. Legand Burge, Professor of Computer Science; Director of Howard West
- Dr. David Green, Associate Professor of English
- Anna Makanju, Vice President for Global Impact, OpenAI
- Coretta Martin, Alumna; Founder of IEP&Me
- Erin Horne McKinney, Alumna; National Executive Director of the Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship (HUxPNC Center)
- Antonio McMichael, Alumni; Principal Software Engineer, Microsoft
- Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble, Author of Algorithms of Oppression; David O. Sears Presidential Endowed Chair of Social Sciences at UCLA; Professor of Gender Studies, Information Studies, African American Studies
- Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume, Associate Professor of Africana Studies; Director of Graduate Studies, Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics
- Simone Tyler, Alumna; SVP of Revenue & Blavity, Afrotech
- Dr. Gloria Washington, Assoc. Professor of Computer Science; P.I. of the Elevate Black Voices Project
- Gabriella Waters, Director of Operations, Center for Equitable AI & Machine Learning, Morgan State University