New York Gov. Cathy Hochul apologized this week, saying there are black children in the Bronx who don’t know what the word “computer” means.
Hotill made this statement in a speech at the Milken Institute World Congress in Los Angeles, California.
“What we have now is the funding to build an incredible supercomputer that researchers and university students in New York will have access to, and that will attract more federal grants. is the way to set goals,” Hochul said. “No state has done this. In fact, I talk to a lot of other people who say, ‘I wish the governor had thought of that first.'” We honor those of you who come and say, ‘No, this is New York, and we want to be the best.’ ”
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks about her state’s $400 million “Imperial AI” initiative at a Milken Institute event. (Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
“That’s kind of our attitude,” Hochul continued. “We’re going to be the best, we’re going to be the first, and I want others to follow because even though there are young black kids growing up in the Bronx right now, They don’t even know what the word ‘computer’ is. They don’t know that. ”
Her remarks were aimed at promoting the state’s $400 million Empire AI initiative, which will fund artificial intelligence in the state.
The Governor is focused on expanding access to cutting-edge technology training for children in low-income areas, including the Bronx.
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Hochul spoke at the 27th Milken Institute World Congress in Los Angeles, California. (Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
“I want the world to be open to all of them, because if we can have their diverse voices innovating solutions through technology, we will truly address society’s broader challenges. ,” added Hochul at the Milken Institute.
The governor’s comments prompted immediate backlash from Bronx officials and lawmakers.
very upset [Hochul’s] Her recent statements and fundamental understanding of America’s black and brown children [the Bronx]”Our children are bright, intelligent, highly capable, and fully deserving of the opportunities that are available to other children,” said New York State Representative Kallins Reyes. Try harder. ”
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This aerial view taken from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building shows the Bronx in New York City, with Yankee Stadium in the center. (Gary Hershawn/Getty Images)
“I am deeply concerned by recent statements.” [Hochul]. “The underlying perceptions being conveyed about Black and brown children in the Bronx are not only disheartening, but deeply concerning,” said fellow Councilman John Zaccaro, Jr.
Hochul apologized for his comments in a statement. new york post“I made a mistake” during the speech, he said, adding that he regrets the mistake.
“Of course black kids in the Bronx know what a computer is,” Hochul told the Post. “The problem is that they too often don’t have access to the technology they need to get well-paying jobs in emerging industries like AI. That’s why from day one in office, I’ve focused on expanding economic opportunity. I have done so.”
