Black in AI
| Formation | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rediet Abebe, Timnit Gebru |
| Type | Non-profit Organization |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Website | https://blackinai.github.io/#/ |
Black in AI, formally called the Black in AI Workshop, is a technology research organization and affinity group, founded by computer scientists Timnit Gebru and Rediet Abebe in 2017. It started as a conference workshop, later pivoting into an organization. Black in AI increases the presence and inclusion of Black people in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) by creating space for sharing ideas, fostering collaborations, mentorship, and advocacy.