John Jay Future of Public Safety

We are not being paranoid. The rapid rise of AI image generators is not harmless experimentation. The misuse of these tools is already causing real harm in Black communities, from digitally manipulated arrest photos to fabricated protest images and synthetic political propaganda. And this is no longer limited to anonymous individuals online. AI-generated content is increasingly being used in political messaging, campaign communication, and public discourse at the highest levels of influence. When manipulated images circulate without transparency, they distort truth, fuel misinformation, and reinforce harmful stereotypes. Not only that, but the use of AI-generated images is growing more sophisticated. It is becoming harder to tell what is real and what is manufactured. And when truth becomes blurred, marginalized communities are often the first to feel the consequences. This is a digital safety issue, and we need to talk about it. Join us this Wednesday for our Black Tech Town Hall as we examine: • The risks of AI-generated imagery • How synthetic media disproportionately harms Black communities • What safeguards and policy solutions are being proposed • How you can protect yourself and advocate for accountability The conversation is urgent. Education is necessary. The action must be collective. RSVP to be in the room. Then, visit our website to view and download our Tech One pagers, so you can have a resource on how to understand the differences between a real image and one created by AI. #UntilJusticeIsReal mobilize.us/colorofchange/ev… Image Credit: BET, BBC, Afropunk, & Black Enterprise