Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is under scrutiny for using public Instagram posts to train its generative AI model without notifying users in Latin America, according to Rest of the World. The company’s decision has particularly impacted artists in the region, who rely heavily on social media to showcase their work but […] The post Meta’s AI Training Sparks Outrage Among Latin American Artists appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of people of color in tech ..read more

London-based fintech startup Jarvis has secured £1.8 million ($2.3 million) in funding to transform retirement planning.  The funding round was led by Ascension VC and Cornerstone VC, with additional participation from Tokio Marine Future Fund.  This capital injection will support Jarvis’s growth and product development as it integrates with the broader ecosystem of pension-related services. […] The post London-Based Fintech Raises £1.8M For Retirement Planning And The Self-Employed appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of people of color in tech ..read more

CityRock has announced the closing of its $24 million Fund II to support founders from diverse backgrounds.  This fund, part of H/L Ventures, will invest in companies within sectors such as climate, healthcare, and the future of work. Expanding Support for Series A Companies CityRock’s new fund marks a step in H/L Ventures’ mission to […] The post CityRock’s $24M Fund II To Power Diverse Founders In Climate, Healthcare, And Future Of Work appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of people of color in tech ..read more

Runway AI, a multi-billion dollar company, has been training its AI video tool, Gen-3, on thousands of YouTube videos without permssion, 404 Media has revealed. Among the videos used were over 1,600 from tech influencer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD). The exposé follows an investigation by Proof News, copublished with Wired, which found that tech firms including Apple, Anthropic, […] The post Runway Is The Latest Tech Giant Found To Train AI On YouTubers’ Videos Without Permission appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of people of color in tech ..read more

The UK government has announced plans to introduce legislation requiring companies with 250 or more employees to disclose their ethnicity and disability pay gaps.  This move, part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s agenda for the upcoming year, was unveiled by King Charles III and signals a significant shift towards greater workplace equality. Extending Equal Pay […] The post UK Companies Will Have To Report Their Ethnicity And Disability Pay Gaps appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of people of color in tech ..read more

Former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick has announced the launch of Lumi, an AI-powered storytelling platform. Lumi aims to change the storytelling process, allowing individuals to create, publish, and monetize their stories regardless of their skill set.  The platform offers end-to-end story creation, simple AI tools, and both physical and digital publishing options, making […] The post Colin Kaepernick Unveils Lumi, His New AI Storytelling Platform appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of people of color in tech ..read more

POSH, the app designed to enhance social experiences, has successfully raised $22 million in a Series A funding round.  This milestone was achieved with investments from Goodwater Capital, FirstMark Capital, Companyon Ventures, and Epic Ventures, alongside existing investor Day One Ventures.  Pioneering Real-Life Social Experiences Founded by Avante Price and Eli Taylor-Lemire, POSH has already […] The post Black Duo Leads POSH To $22M Series A Success To Upgrade Your Social Life appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of people of color in tech ..read more

HealthyMD and IMG Health Clinic, have announced a merger aimed at enhancing health equity and providing high-quality sexual healthcare to over 50 million underserved individuals across the United States.  HealthyMD and IMG Health Clinic Clifford W. Knights II and Steve Vixamar founded Independent Medical Group (IMG) to provide healthcare services to those in need and […] The post HealthyMD And IMG Health Clinic Merge, Tap Tech To Transform Care For Underserved Communities appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of people of color in tech ..read more

On Sunday, hours after Joe Biden withdrew from the presidental race, thousands of Black women met on Zoom, raising over $1.6 million for Kamala Harris in three hours. Black Women for Kamala Harris Every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET for the past four years, Black women have been virtually gathering, strategizing, encouraging, and supporting one another through the collective “Win With Black Women“. This organization, born out of frustration over the treatment of Black women being considered as running mates for then-candidate Joe Biden in 2020, has grown exponentially.  On Sunday evening, over 4 ..read more

In response to the success of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us: The Game,” Drake fans have quickly followed suit by launching their own video game, “Family Matters: The Game.”  The move comes after Lamar’s game captivated over 1.2 million players within its first 36 hours. Kendrick Lamar’s Viral Success Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us: The Game” has taken the gaming world by storm since its release last week.  Developed by Richie Branson, also known as Marcus Brown II, the game is inspired by Lamar’s song “Not Like Us.”  In the game, players control Lamar as he smashes owl piñatas wi ..read more