Chi Onwurah is the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy). BHM Magazine recently sat down with her to discuss her experiences as an MP, her insights into AI, and the importance of voice. With a background spanning 20 years in the tech sector before her entry into Parliament, Chi considers herself a “tech evangelist.” Passionate about the potential of technology to improve lives, she has always advocated for its benefits in her role as an MP. However, she is acutely aware of the disparities in the tech industry. Only 4% of tech workers are from black, Asian, or minority ethnic backgrounds, and a mere 3% of females consider a career in tech as their first choice. Chi firmly believes that for science and technology to truly benefit everyone, it must be representative of the entirety of society.
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