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Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini offer powerful opportunities to enhance daily life through automation. However, research indicates the current AI landscape isn't fully serving the Black community's unique needs and experiences.
Building on our commitment to equitable data-centric innovation, we're launching groundbreaking research to understand how AI assistants can better integrate with and support the Black lived experience, creating technology that truly works for everyone.
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Why This Work Matters
Current AI assistants often miss or misrepresent the cultural realities of the Black community, leading to biased answers and limited usefulness. Our research shows that this is not a small oversight—it’s a structural problem that leaves many voices unheard. By creating culturally informed AI, like ChatBlackGPT, we demonstrate that technology can do better: it can reflect history more accurately, address racial issues with care, and highlight the brilliance of Black thinkers and culture. Building inclusive AI isn’t just about fairness—it’s about making sure technology truly works for everyone.
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We're seeking participants who can help shape the future of AI technology. Your voice and experience matter in creating more inclusive and culturally-responsive AI systems.
Do you have opinions about AI assistants like ChatGPT (positive or negative)?
Do you identify as Black or African American?
Want to learn about culturally-tailored AI?

Ready to engage? Express your interest and join our growing community of researchers and participants working toward AI equity.
AI for Black Lives X ChatBlackGPT
We are proud to announce a powerful collaboration between AI for Black Lives and ChatBlackGPT. This partnership focuses on groundbreaking research and development to support closer alignment of AI technology with Black culture, ensuring it reflects and respects the diverse experiences of the Black community.
Together, we are building AI that is not only smart but also culturally intelligent, aiming to foster a more equitable and inclusive digital future.
Research Team
Our interdisciplinary team brings together leading voices in AI research, computer science, and community engagement to drive meaningful change in AI accessibility and representation.
Project Co-Lead
Assistant Professor, George Mason University
Project Co-Lead
Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin
Student Researcher
PhD Student
Carnegie Mellon University
Researcher
Research Associate
University of Texas at Austin
Researcher
Independent Researcher
External Collaborator
Founder & CEO
ChatBlackGPT
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Have questions about our research? Want to learn more about AI equity initiatives? We'd love to hear from you and discuss how you can be part of this important work.
Our team is committed to fostering inclusive dialogue and building bridges between technology and community needs.
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