The App That Missed the Mark: A Black Woman’s Quest to Build AI That Heals, Not Just Fixes (Winter 2024)

“Amara sits on her couch in the heart of Harlem, staring at her phone in disbelief. Gratitude? The mindfulness app she’s been using is suggesting her struggle with workplace racism is just stress, and that some thankfulness might be in order. But Amara knows better. As both a Black woman and a clinical social worker, Amara spends her days helping other Black women navigate a mental healthcare system that often fails them. But lately, it’s Amara who could use some support.”

by Coumba Sy