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EPISODE #64

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

October 20, 2025 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #64

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Protect the legacy! Bernice King talks MLK deepfakes and AI ethics. We dissect a racist Chick-Fil-A mess, plus the HBCU setting up the future of design. Press play for your essential breakdown.

Today's Highlights:

Bernice King slams unauthorized deepfakes of Dr. King, demanding ethical AI protection.
OpenAI bans unauthorized AI creations, preventing distortions of Black history and reality.
Blavity Daily Briefing unpacks eight critical stories spanning AI ethics and cultural critiques.
Dr. King’s daughter champions AI ethics, preventing technology from hijacking our collective history.
The briefing explores technology and history, examining the ethical imperative shaping our community.

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