Building an Inclusive AI with John Pasmore of Latimer.ai, "BlackGPT" | Episode 2

John Pasmore, the CEO and Founder of Latimer.ai, collaborates with Joan to explore the importance of building an inclusive large language model. Latimer.ai is an AI-powered B2B SaaS platform dedicated to enhancing the representation of Black and brown histories and cultures in large language models. The goal is to provide a more accurate and bias-free reflection of diverse cultures and histories.

John shares his journey of founding Latimer.ai, highlighting the need to address the lack of diverse representation in current large language models and emphasizing the significance of inclusivity in AI development.

Latimer.ai has formed partnerships with renowned institutions like the New York Amsterdam News and several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) such as Miles in Alabama and Morgan State. These partnerships ensure the inclusion of rich, diverse data sources. Committed to authenticity, factual data sourcing, and ethical data use, Latimer.ai leads in creating AI technologies that encompass a broader spectrum of human history and culture.

With a strong focus on innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration, Latimer.ai is paving the way for AI technologies that are inclusive of all peoples' histories and cultures. This ensures that diverse narratives are accurately represented and accessible, shaping a future where AI reflects and respects the diversity of human experiences and histories.

Note: Both Latimer.ai and ChatGPT were utilised to create these show notes.

Takeaways

Model Innovation: Latimer.ai has built an inclusive large language model reflecting Black and Brown peoples' history and culture.
RAG Explanation: The RAG model combines a foundation model with additional data, allowing Latimer.ai to provide more accurate and inclusive responses.
Sourcing Strategy: Data collection for Latimer.ai involves sourcing factual information from various sources, including public domain documents, textbooks, and dissertations.
Healthcare Impact: AI has the potential to improve healthcare outcomes, address bias in decision-making, and enhance communication between care providers and patients.


Quotes

🚀 "We've built what we believe is a premier inclusive large language model trained with additional content on Black and Brown histories and cultures to reflect accurately and without bias." John Pasmore

🌍 "Anytime somebody calls us the 'BlackGPT', and some people are like, why would you need a separate version?”John Pasmore

💡 "Latimer talks about 'formerly enslaved people.’ It's a slightly different use of language, but it frames the people differently." John Pasmore

🤖 "We're kind of creating this foundation of data, that everything that we're getting, number one, is attributed properly” John Pasmore

📚 "I think ultimately, Black and Brown people should own their own history.” John Pasmore

🛠️“The technology is not out of reach. So we were able to build it." John Pasmore

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Latimer.ai: https://latimer.ai/
New York Amsterdam News: https://amsterdamnews.com
deeplearning.ai - Resource for those interested in learning more about AI and deep learning.
Coursera - Resources for AI, coding, and more: https://www.coursera.org
Tanya Lewis Lee's documentary "Aftershock" on Hulu; discusses the healthcare disparities faced by Black and Brown women in the United States: https://www.aftershockdocumentary.com
Ruth Health: partnering w/ women on their journey through pregnancy and beyond: https://ruthhealth.com/about/
(Disclaimer: Joan is an investor in this startup)

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