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NY Governor Hochul Apologizes for Remarks on Bronx Kids and Computers at Milken Conference

May 7, 2024, 05:54 AM

New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced significant backlash after remarks made at the Milken Institute's conference in Los Angeles, where she claimed that young black children in the Bronx do not know what a computer is. Her comments were part of a response to a question about the Empire AI program and her efforts to position New York as a leader in AI technology. The statement has been widely criticized, and Hochul has been compelled to apologize for her remarks.