Diversifying Artificial Intelligence

Mar 14, 2019

12:30pm – 1:30pm CT

One of the greatest challenges the tech industry faces is the diversity crisis. We all know what the data says about the lack of diversity, but what is the solution?
As more companies strive to build a more diverse workforce, author and Professor S. Craig Watkins explains how a smarter investment in outreach efforts and educational programs can help build a more diverse tech talent pipeline. If the future of tech is AI, why should the tech industry want more diverse participation in building the smart future?



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S Craig Watkins

The University of Texas at Austin

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