NY Governor Hochul says black kids in Bronx don't know the word computer

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing backlash for saying that black children in the Bronx don't know the word "computer".

She was speaking at the recent Milken Institute Global Conference in California about young people's access to emerging technologies and to highlight her initiatives in AI.

Ms Hochul released a statement to media later on Monday amid criticism of her comments, saying she "misspoke and I regret it".

7 May 2024