The Missing Piece in AI's Diversity Puzzle Angle Bush's recognition as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI is both heartening and frustrating.
As someone who has spent years bridging the gap between underrepresented communities and the tech industry, Bush's achievement highlights the progress that can be made while underscoring the vast chasm that remains.
Bush's own journey into AI began with a YouTube video, but her initial experience was not unique. She navigated a complex landscape of artificial intelligence meetups and online forums, feeling isolated and excluded.