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The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week"s Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture

Robb Dunewood, Stephanie Humphrey, Terrance Gaines

The Tech Jawn is a weekly Tech podcast that covers technology news, with a focus on how tech impacts Black communities and culture. The show discusses major tech trends, gadgets, startups, AI, social media, and other innovations while also addressing issues like digital equity, privacy, and diversity in the tech industry.It is hosted by a group of Black tech enthusiasts: Robb Dunewood, Tech Life Steph (Stephanie Humphrey), and Terrance Gaines (a.k.a. BrothaTech). Their discussions often blend

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1:01:26

The Oligarchs Are Oligarching

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2026/03/03

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…Block laying off 40% of it's workforce, Open AI making a deal with the DoD where Anthropic could not, and Netflix backing out of its takeover bid for Warner Brothers Discovery.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechLinks:Block Lays Off Over 40% Of Employees —CNBCOpenAI Makes The DoD Deal Anthropic Wouldn't —MashableNetflix Ends Bid To Take Over WBD —TechcrunchSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a

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1:03:33

If You See Something, Say Something...

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2026/02/24

Was it a good idea for members of Mark Zuckerberg's entourage to wear Meta Rayban's into a court trial about social media addiction, is bootleg TV making a comeback, and could Open AI have prevented a mass shooting if it had just said something when it saw something? We've got all this and more, and we shine The Tech Jawn Spotlight on civil rights icon, Jesse Jackson.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechLinks:Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban

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49:02

Do We Really Want Facial Recognition In Smart Glasses?

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2026/02/17

Amazon's Ring Super Bowl ad upset a few folks, France and possibly other countries are seeking digital autonomy from the US., and Meta is reportedly working on Facial recognition for its smart glasses.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechLinks:Amazon's Ring Super Bowl Ad upset literally everyone —The VergeFrance seeks "digital autonomy from the US —Fast CompanyMeta is working on facial recognition for its smart glasses —EngadgetBlack History

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1:01:21

Big Tech Spending Big Money On AI

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2026/02/11

The four biggest tech companies in the world are spending $650 billion on AI infrastructure, Uber is being found liable in a sexual assault case against one of its drivers, and out of 160 companies in New York that did layoffs last year, not a single one of them said it was due to AI.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechLinks:Big Tech Is Spending Big On AI Infrastructure —Morning BrewUber Found Liable In A Sexual Assault Case —CNNNo New

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1:08:32

Do We Really Want A Social Network For AI Agents?

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2026/02/03

Microsoft may dial back its Copilot everywhere in Windows 11 initiative, AI Agents are getting their own social media network, and Khaby Lame, the top TikToker in the world, sells his brand, likeness, and mannerisms for $900 to $975 million.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechLinks: Microsoft may dial back Copilot across Windows 11apps -- PCMagKhaby Lame sells brand, likeness, and mannerisms for $900 to $975 million -- Business InsiderAI

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56:35

Things Fall Apart... At TikTok

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2026/01/27

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, Stephanie tells us about her new radio show, Life and Tech with TechLifeSteph, Silicon Valley CEOs respond to the Minnesota shootings, and we discuss ByteDance finalizing a deal to spin out TikTok USDS and the 200 million U.S.-based TikTok accounts.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron –https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:15:06

Chat GPT... Now With Ads

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2026/01/20

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss TechLife Steph's new studio and camera setup, Threads extending its global lead over X on mobile, and OpenAI is finally bringing ads to ChatGPT Free and Go accounts.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron –https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:21

Robots And AI Everywhere

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2026/01/13

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss Apple deciding to use Google's Gemini to power the new Siri, YouTube, despite the ridiculous growth the platform is having, creators feeling that the algorithm isn't working for them, and Robb tells us about all the robots and AI-powered tech he saw at CES 2026.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron –https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See

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1:05:31

Let's Talk About AI With Nica Montford

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2025/12/30

In this holiday episode of The Tech Jawn, we sit down with Nica Montford, a.k.a, TechSavvyDiva, and talk about AI, AI, and more AI.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechGuest:Nica Montford –@TechSavvyDivaLinks:TechSavvyDiva.comSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron –https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:35

The Black Podcasters Association Tech Stack With...

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2025/12/23

Robb hangs out with his friend Corey Gumbs, Founder of The Black Podcaster's Association and BlKPodNews.com, to chop it up and talk about the tech stack used to run one of the largest communities for Black podcast professionals.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechGuest: Corey Gumbs - @CoreyGumbsLinks:Black Podcaster's Association -- A community of diverse Black podcast creatives and professionals who are dedicated to reshaping the

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52:49

State Or Federally Regulated AI?

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2025/12/16

The President has issued an executive order placing a moratorium on state AI regulations, but the states that might be hurt most by such a moratorium are the states that can't afford not to play ball.We also discuss AI-generated police suspect sketches, Meta's official stance on reading DMs as it starts targeting ads based on AI chats, and more.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechLinks:Will AI-generated police sketches lead to more accurate

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55:38

Your AI, Complete With Ads?

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/12/09

OpenAI is temporarily pausing the serving of ads in ChatGPT until it works out the kinks with targeting,but the bigger question is, why are services that we pay for serving up ads in the first place?We also discuss what happens to children's test scores when their cell phones are banned at school, the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold and its 10-inch screen, and who will end up buying Warner Bros... Netflix, Paramount, or another player?Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey

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54:59

Yes, AI Can Replace You

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2025/12/02

A lot of people are worried about AI eventually being able to replace them on the job, but an MIT study indicates that AI is already capable of replacing 11.7% of the U.S. labor market.We also discuss Shopify's Cyber Monday Outage, Disney World wanting visitors to wear smart glasses instead of using their phones, and Netflix killing the casting feature on newer Chromecasts.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechLinks:Shopify's Cyber Monday

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1:04:28

Video Verification For 9 Year Olds?

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2025/11/25

Roblox is now making kids as young as nine upload a video selfie or ID just to use the chat. The whole point is to keep minors safer by limiting who they can talk to, but in what world should a 9-year-old be uploading a video of themselves so that they can play a game?We also discuss people and companies holding on to tech longer than the makers of it intend for them to, Insurance companies claiming AI to be too much of a risk, and what tech Robb is picking up on sale over the holiday.Hosts:Robb

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50:53

Flip The Camera Bullies

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/11/18

There is a new social media trend going around where participants are asking people to hold their phones, selfie-cam out, while they record videos. It turns out they're flipping the camera so that they may make fun of the unsuspecting person helping them out.We also discuss restaurant reservation apps that allow users' tipping habits to be tracked, women and people of color being underrepresented in podcasting, and more.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance

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59:56

I Like Big Phones And I Cannot Lie

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/11/11

Microsoft and Apple are way behind their competition when it comes to the AI Arms Race, but for very different reasons. Microsoft is using influencers to get the 30-and-under crowd to use Copilot. Apple is using Google's Gemini to power Siri.We also discuss Microsoft Publisher sunsetting in 2026 after a 35-year run, if we are moving away from ultra-thin phones, Patreon's Social Evolution, and more.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines

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1:02:32

Slave To The Algorithm

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/11/04

Tubi's VP of Partnerships suggests creators 'Stop Blaming The Algorithm' And 'Start Being More Flexible'. He's not wrong, but there is more to it than that.We also discuss Disney and YouTube TV still not agreeing to put ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels back on the platform, Apple's OS 26.1 updates, the upcoming TikTok Awards, and more.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechLinks:YouTube TV and Disney still haven't come to an

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1:04:25

When AI Mistakes A Bag Of Chips For A Gun

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/10/28

Is AI mistaking a child with a bag of chips as an armed student on a school campus an intended result? It's hard to believe that it isn't when we were told "the system worked as intended."We also discuss a finalized TikTok deal potentially being signed on 10/30, if we're ready for "eyes off, hands off" automated driving systems, if you should have a college degree to talk about professional subjects online, and we Spotlight Dean Forbes, the most influential Black person in the UK.Hosts:Robb Dunewood

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1:01:48

The Problem With Deepfakes

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2025/10/21

Deepfakes of prominent deceased figures from history, like Martin Luther King Jr., are so problematic on Sora 2 that OpenAI changed its policies to allow the families and estates of deceased people to opt out of having their likenesses used on its platform.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron –https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:28

Falling In Love With AI

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2025/10/14

20% of high schoolers say they have either had a romantic relationship with AI or know of someone who has. In our increasingly online-connected world, young people are finding it easier to create friendships with bots than they do with people.In this episode, we also discuss Sora's nearly record-breaking week on the App Store, YouTube welcoming back previously banned creators, NYC suing social media companies for addicting children, and ICE tracking apps being removed from the app stores.Hosts:Robb

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