BlackTechLogy: Let's talk tech 2023
An archive of all tech-related posts on "I Do See Color"
Writer’s note: The following rundown is a list of tech-related posts that have been published across Substack’s “I Do See Color” and repurposed bylines from Shamontiel in other now-defunct publications. This post will continue to be updated as “BlackTechLogy” posts are written on a monthly basis. Check for updates on the third Monday of each month!
For BlackTechLogy posts from prior years, click here: 2009-20, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025.
If you’re interested in posts that focus on freelancing and the gig economy, check out “WFFH: Work Fluently From Home” too.
Artificial intelligence programmers, please spare black people the racist small talk
Publication date: December 29, 2023
A conversation in Dollar Tree perfectly encapsulates why black people are content working from home and away from white customers. Will AI technology copy this?
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98% of check writing scams are reported by young people
Publication date: November 7, 2023
Black people wrote less than 30% of checks this month. Chicago Millennial who wrote two checks all year was still the victim of mail theft and check fraud.
Click here to read more.
ADVERTISEMENT ~ Amazon
As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a percentage from purchases with my referral links. I know some consumers are choosing to boycott Amazon for its DEI removal. However, after thinking about this thoroughly, I want to continue promoting cool products from small businesses, women-owned businesses and (specifically) Black-owned businesses who still feature their items on Amazon. As of the first date of Black History Month 2025, each new post will ALWAYS include a MINIMUM of one product sold by a Black-owned business. (I have visited the seller’s official site to verify that Amazon Black-owned logo.) I am (slowly) doing this with older, popular posts too. If you still choose to boycott, I 100% respect that decision.
Why your 'Contact Us' page should ditch the email address
Publication date: October 20, 2023
All websites should have a "Contact Us" CSS form, no public email address. Doing this avoids making companies vulnerable to spoofing and phishing.
Click here to read more.
Skip the astrology, do a Myers–Briggs Type Indicator test
Publication date: September 28, 2023
You'll know if you can survive the job and boss by the results of workplace personality tests like CliftonStrengths or Myers-Briggs. Astrology is pseudoscience.
Click here to read more.
Google, LaMDA and sentient behavior, politics included
Publication date: August 23, 2023
Blake Lemoine, Google engineer, was put on leave for saying LaMDA was sentient. But is artificial intelligence better at talking politics? Capitol Riots definitely.
Click here to read more.
Black students, get serious about minority scholarship applications
Publication date: September 8, 2023
With Affirmative Action outlawed, Republicans want to block black scholarships. In the summer of 2023, BlackTechLogy will highlight minority scholarships for HBCUs.
Click here to read part 1, along with part 2, part 3, part 4, and parts 5 and 6.
iPhone theft on the rise
Publication date: April 24, 2023
Before you discard an old phone, make it a backup. This matters if your iPhone is stolen and recovery key is changed but also for storage and sanity.
Click here to read more.
Protecting your home through technology
Publication date: March 24, 2023
From checking deeds to wire transfers to For Sale By Owner websites, here are the top five ways that homeowners should be diligent about protecting their homes.
Click here to read more.
GPT-3, digital journals: I don’t trust them
Publication date: January 20, 2023
For a techcentric journalist who loves technology and journal writing, here's why Shamontiel is opposed to GPT-3 and AI journal incentive writing.
Click here to read more.
MyOneOne alerts loved ones of police stops, danger
Publication date: January 16, 2023
Original publication: Goals TV
The unbiased passenger during a police altercation is a smartphone app that helps be an eye witness in the event of racial profiling.
Click here to read more.
When NFTs work against artists
Publication date: January 16, 2023
Original publication: Goals TV
WIPO PROOF can help to confirm the original artist if social media tries to steal the artwork.
Click here to read more.
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