“We need to create a society that is based on equality and justice for all. It’s paramount for humans and AI to work together. We should celebrate diversity and I believe we will see a decrease in racism, sexism, and homophobia as people embrace AI and technology,” Sophia the Robot remarked.
A Los Angeles City Councilman proposed a new approach to addressing the city’s homeless crisis, suggesting the city create an advisory board composed of the very people affected by the issue — the currently or recently homeless.
Jean King and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are being honored for lending their names to the fight against homophobia in sports.
L.A. native Miles Brock rose to fame when he appeared on VH1’s “Love and Hip Hollywood” as an up and coming rapper with a secret—he was bisexual.
“I don’t know if I was really ready for the things that came with me opening up my life to the world,” said Brock. “I knew opinions would roll in and cause a little controversy, but it is what it is.”