BlackTechLogy: Let's talk tech 2024
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, 2023, 2025.
If you’re interested in posts that focus on freelancing and the gig economy, check out “WFFH: Work Fluently From Home” too.
Is AI training becoming 'modern-day slavery'?
Publication date: December 1, 2024
"60 Minutes" interviews Nairobian employees in Kenya about the mental and physical toll on remote AI training jobs, and how they’re being underpaid.
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Is every black-owned business badge honest on Amazon?
Publication date: November 13, 2024
A hair supply company made me raise an eyebrow about some e-commerce companies with a black business badge on Amazon. Do the Amazon badges expire?
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White makeup artists may want to test the YouCam app for brown girl makeovers
Publication date: October 19, 2024
For brown-skinned and dark-skinned women, mobile apps like these help white makeup artists test various skin tones.
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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.
The bizarre jewelry ad that came from VP Kamala Harris presidential debate
Publication date: September 15, 2024
Tiffany's Double Pearl Hinged Earrings Sterling Silver vs Nova H1 audio earrings: When a black woman doesn't even have to take off her earrings to win the fight.
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Biden's executive order gives $250K to #BlackTechFutures
Publication date: August 17, 2024
Find out more about HBCUs' roles in #BlackTechFuture, and apply for the 2025 paid internship ($6K-$12K) courtesy of the White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP)
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Biden bans Kaspersky, the one antivirus software I could trust
Publication date: July 2, 2024
From TikTok to Kaspersky, voters have bigger topics we need the president to handle. Banning sales of Kaspersky Lab products and antivirus software is not one.
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Would you hire an artificial intelligence dating concierge?
Publication date: May 14, 2024
Would an AI dating concierge block you from your dream date like AI blocks resumes? Would it block you from Mr. Right like it does hiring managers?
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Mammograms, pancakes, talk shows and tech: My first breast cancer exam
Publication date: May 4, 2024
BlackTechLogy: When getting my first mammogram, my forever "thank you" goes to Val Warner of "Windy City Live" and my mother's pancake stories.
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IONOS vs Weebly/Square: Weebly wins by a landslide
Publication date: May 3, 2024
Five things IONOS offers that you are better off getting elsewhere include business email addresses and top-level domain name renewals.
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Before you apply to Working Solutions, know what's missing in the contract
Publication date: May 3, 2024
One of seven concerns about applying as an independent contractor for Working Solutions: 54 hours of Turbo Tax training for $100 stipend is only $0.03 p/minute.
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Ne-Yo speaks out about the flaws of AI
Publication date: April 5, 2024
R&B singers challenge mimicking musicians instead of listening to the artist. Will artificial intelligence hurt funds and livelihood of songwriters and singers?
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Pixlr's AI Image Generator is a welcome relief for black web writers
Publication date: March 22, 2024
After searching Unsplash, Piqsels, Pixabay, Pexels, Boost, CreateHER Stock, Nappy, Jopwell Collection and SHOTS BY PRIIINCESSS, Pixlr AI generator was better.
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Is applying for the DataAnnotation job worth it?
Publication date: February 14, 2024
Data Annotation's 45-minute artificial intelligence test was my second round at AI editing. But is the HTML/CSS coding or second test legitimate?
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Freedom Case facial recognition may deter retail employees from racially profiling
Publication date: January 31, 2024
While facial recognition software and locked-up glass cases in retail stores may feel invasive, there is an upside of the added security.
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Five tech hacks to build credit without stacking up credit card debt
Publication date: January 15, 2024 (Happy Birthday, MLK!)
These five tech hacks help avoid going into debt while improving your credit score, even if you prefer to use debit cards, Zelle and PayPal Business.
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