I’m Trym(AI)ne Lee

<p>The future is now. Artificial Intelligence already exists in smartphones, helps power social media algorithms, and is accessible through countless apps. AI has generated rappers <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/fn-meka-capitol-records-ai-rapper-rcna44785" target="_blank">with records deals</a> and <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/biden-republican-ai-attack-ad-rcna81370" target="_blank">political attack ads.</a></p><p>But as AI gains mainstream attention, AI-powered software that helps landlords select tenants has been proven to <a href="https://archive.curbed.com/2019/12/17/21026311/mortgage-apartment-housing-algorithm-discrimination" target="_blank">discriminate</a> against Black applicants and algorithms have <a href="https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.aax2342" target="_blank">misinterpreted</a> healthcare data, resulting in fewer services for Black patients.</p><p>On this episode of Into America, Trymaine Lee speaks with Gelyn Watkins of <a href="https://blackinai.github.io/#/" target="_blank">Black in AI,</a> to understand the implications of AI for Black America. Together, they test a popular app for accuracy and bias. And, Trymaine has a conversation with the AI version of himself. </p><p>Follow and share the show on <a href="https://twitter.com/intoamericapod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/intoamericapod" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/intoamericapod" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, using the handle <strong>@intoamericapod</strong>.</p><p>Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at <a href="mailto:intoamerica@nbcuni.com" target="_blank">intoamerica@nbcuni.com.</a></p><p>For a transcript & to check out an AI-generated image of Trymaine, please visit <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica" target="_blank">our homepage</a>.</p><p><strong>For More: </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/ai-risks-leading-humanity-extinction-experts-warn-rcna86791