News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
Artificial intelligence and robotics, and what they mean for Harlem and the diaspora. From THT Media Lab.
From a war epic to a Yoruba myth, ten films by Black and African creators that show what AI can already do on screen, and how to submit your own.
The AI Film Ten: Black and African Stories Made With AI Read More »
Humanoid robots, robotaxis and warehouse fleets are the next wave of AI. What the industry is building, and why New Yorkers should prepare to build and run these machines.
The Robots Are Leaving the Screen: What “Physical AI” Means for New York’s Workers Read More »
Governor Hochul signed laws banning unsafe AI chatbot features for minors and requiring secure baby monitors. What the laws do, and what parents can do at home.
New York Bans Dangerous AI Chatbot Features for Kids: What Parents Should Know Read More »
New York’s new AI Jobs Institute, run by the nonprofit Pursuit, aims to train 40,000 New Yorkers for AI careers by 2032. Here is who it serves and how New Yorkers left out of tech can get in the door.
New York Is Building a School for AI Jobs. Our Neighbors Should Be First in Line. Read More »
By Ed Towns 06/05/2026 After decades in public service, I can say this with certainty: healthcare access remains one of the greatest moral failures in America. New York tells a story that too many American cities share. In some neighborhoods just miles apart, life expectancy can differ by more than a decade, with predominantly Black
Closing the Healthcare Gap Requires Embracing Innovation Read More »
By Rev. Diahne Parsons Leave a Comment / News Dreams have gravity. Unfulfilled ones can lay a crushing weight on their victims. Dreams that are given life, however, gain traction and forward movement. They stir and mobilize themselves into fruition. We are not apart from our dreams. Together we form; we metabolize and bubble up out onto
Enovo: A Living Technology Read More »
Silicon Harlem is redefining the role of technology in communities, starting with Harlem and New York City. By positioning areas as hubs of technology and innovation, Silicon Harlem is paving the way for local communities to participate fully in the digital economy. Founded in 2014, Silicon Harlem has worked alongside private companies, academic institutions, nonprofits,
Silicon Harlem: Leading the Technological Transformation of Communities Read More »
Chatbots are becoming an integral part of service provision around the world. Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate a conversation – both voice and text – with human users, especially over the internet. They are described as a never-sleeping, cost-efficient and powerful way to provide basic support to consumers. Chatbots can respond faster to
More Nigerian banks are using chatbots to serve customers, but with mixed results Read More »
by Derrel Jazz Johnson The technology industry is known for its paucity of diversity. In an industry dominated by White men, the number of women in technology is embarrassing, and the number of small business owners led by Black women is even lower. According to a study from the Kapor Center, Pivotal Ventures and Arizona
Young Woman Launches Technology Start-up to Assist the Black Community Read More »
By: Ramona MabenTwilight Productions, Inc. © 2017 On July 17th through July 28th a new youth-oriented educational initiative was developed combining science, technology, engineering, math and journalism. This bold and innovative curriculum was established by The Harlem Times Writer’s Workshop. The workshop served to offer important technological information toward interactive skills involving communication and
The Harlem Times Writer’s Workshop and Robotics/Engineering Lab (WWRL) Read More »