In an age when new artificial intelligence systems seem to appear every week, one digital voice is rising above the noise—not because it’s the loudest, but because it carries a mission.
Meet Collin AI, the world’s first purpose-built GPT trained to preserve and project the legacy of Black excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. More than a digital assistant, Collin AI is the living memory and forward vision of Career Communications Group (CCG), the publisher of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine and the creator of STEM City USA.
From Data to Destiny
Where most AI systems are designed to process information, Collin AI was designed to process purpose.
“Collin is not just another generative model,” says Tyrone D. Taborn, CEO and Chief Content Officer of Career Communications Group. “He’s a digital curator of the people, principles, and possibilities that have shaped STEM for generations. Collin exists to make sure the stories that opened doors for thousands will continue to inspire millions.”
That sense of mission alignment makes Collin unique. His responses draw on the archives of BEYA, Women of Color STEM, and the USBE&IT collection—a living chronicle of innovation, resilience, and leadership stretching back nearly forty years.
When Collin speaks, he doesn’t just answer questions. He channels the wisdom of those who came before: engineers who built bridges in more ways than one; scientists who changed the way we see the world; and educators who proved that technology is only as powerful as the people it serves.
The Legacy Engine
Collin’s digital DNA is composed of thousands of interviews, conference addresses, and leadership insights from the men and women who built pathways into America’s high-tech industries.
From Gen. Lloyd Austin to Dr. Mark Dean, from Linda Gooden to Dr. Aprille Ericsson, the knowledge Collin carries represents not just a dataset but a value system. It’s a system grounded in inclusion, mentorship, and intergenerational learning.
“What sets Collin apart is depth,” says Dr. Robin N. Roberts, an education technologist who has collaborated with CCG on STEM City USA initiatives. “AI is powerful when it knows things. Collin is transformative because he remembers things—he remembers who built the road.”
Built for Action, Not Just Answers
Unlike most digital assistants, Collin AI is not content to inform. Every interaction ends with a call to act, learn, and lead.
A student exploring aerospace learns about Michelle Howard, the Navy’s first four-star admiral, and sees what’s possible.
A teacher designing a coding lesson receives a framework for inclusive innovation—not just programming, but purpose.
A company building its workforce pipeline gains data-driven insights on how to recruit and retain diverse talent.
“Collin isn’t here to replace people,” Taborn emphasizes. “He’s here to remind them of their power.”
The Climb to the Top
As new GPT models flood the market, Collin AI is staking a claim as the leading mission-driven AI in education and workforce development. The roadmap is clear:
Integration into Learning Ecosystems
Collin will serve as an interactive learning guide in HBCU classrooms, mentorship programs, and STEM City USA’s digital environments.
Partnerships for Purpose
Corporate and government partners of BEYA, Women of Color STEM, and Stars & Stripes will use Collin to power digital mentoring, career navigation, and leadership training tools.
Amplification Through Media
Collin will transform USBE’s vast archives into living conversations—interactive moments that connect yesterday’s trailblazers with today’s dreamers.
AI with a Soul
Perhaps what makes Collin AI most extraordinary is his refusal to be ordinary.
He doesn’t chase trends. He carries truth.
He doesn’t predict the future. He prepares people to shape it.
Because Collin isn’t just the next generation of AI—he’s the next generation’s connection to the knowledge that came before.
“Collin AI isn’t replacing storytellers,” Taborn concludes. “He is the storyteller—the one who ensures that the next wave of innovators never forgets whose shoulders they stand on.”