# Eyes on AI and DEI Dilemmas at the Annual Tech Conference
This year’s annual tech conference for Black professionals was a rollercoaster ride through tech innovation with AI as the star attraction, while a looming Trump administration threatened to put the brakes on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Who knew AI could be so futuristic and feudal at the same time?
## Key Points
– **AI Takes Center Stage:** The conference featured discussions and demonstrations showcasing the latest AI advancements, making it clear that bots can do a lot more than write cranky emails.
– **DEI Under Fire:** Delegates were also attuned to the potential ramifications of a Trump presidency which has vowed to dismantle existing DEI efforts, making discussions tense but undeniably engaging.
– **Tech Professionals Unite:** Black tech professionals gathered to strategize on how to navigate the uncertain political landscape, equipped with innovation and a strong sense of community.
– **Future vs. Past:** The juxtaposition of cutting-edge technology and potential regression in social justice initiatives left attendees pondering whether the robots would eventually liberate us or further complicate the human experience.
– **A Sense of Humor:** Amid the serious discussions, laughter and camaraderie reminded everyone
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