Yusuf Jones: The Algorithmic Abolitionist
From The American Muslim Podcast by El-Amin Communications
November 23, 2025 · 1h 3m · Season 1 · Episode 36
About this episode
Yusuf Jones discusses the intersection of AI, technology, and Black and Muslim heritage.
Exploring AI and Technology Through the Lens of Black and Muslim Heritage In this episode of the American Muslim Podcast, host Imam Tariq I. El-Amin welcomes Yusuf Jones, also known as the Algorithmic Abolitionist. Yusuf shares his journey of understanding and developing technology, rooted in his early exposure to computers through his father, a teacher at Kenwood Academy. They discuss the importance of recognizing Black contributions to technological advancements and how AI can be leveraged to benefit marginalized communities. Yusuf emphasizes the need to merge linguistic strengths inherent in African American communities with AI development. The conversation also touches on the spiritual dimensions of technology, the potential for AI to assist in preserving genealogical records, and the creation of private, localized AI systems to maintain data privacy. The episode encourages listeners to approach AI with intention and awareness, informing how we can integrate technological growth with cultural and historical preservation. 00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts 00:39 Guest Introduction: Yusuf Jones 02:18 Early Exposure to Technology 04:10 The Importance of Technological…
People in this episode
Host: Imam Tariq I. El-Amin
Guest: Yusuf Jones
Topics covered
- AI
- technology
- Black heritage
- Muslim heritage
- data privacy
- cultural preservation
Keywords
- AI
- technology
- Black contributions
- genealogical records
- data privacy
- cultural preservation
- spiritual dimensions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kenwood Academy
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