Now Available: Resources from 5/5 Tenant Talk Live Meeting

May 08, 2025

This month’s Tenant Talk Live featured Dr. Michael Akinwumi, Chief AI Officer and Reni Allen Fellow at the National Fair Housing Alliance. In his presentation, titled The Impact of AI on Tenant Rights and Housing Access, Dr. Akinwumi unpacked the growing influence of AI in the housing system and its implications for renters and homeowners. He challenged the myth that AI tools are inherently efficient, highlighting how these systems often reproduce systemic inequities, disproportionately impacting Black and Latino communities through flawed data. Dr. Akinwumi explained how algorithm-driven tools used in rent-setting and mortgage lending can contribute to inflated housing prices and deepen housing unaffordability. He emphasized how tenants can advocate for fairer systems by demanding transparency and questioning how decisions are made by landlords, as well as engaging with trusted organizations like NLIHC and NFHA to advocate for further protections. To watch this week’s meeting, you can view the recording here. We hope to see you at the next Tenant Talk Live!

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sid Betancourt at [email protected] if you have any questions or feedback.

Register for the next Tenant Talk Live here!

Webinar Resources and Information   

  • View a recording of Monday’s Tenant Talk Live webinar here
  • Access the webinar’s chat history, including all links shared during the webinar, here (can be found here: "5/5/25 Tenant Talk Live Chat") 

NLIHC Updates  

  • View NLIHC’s Take Action page 
  • Fill out the The Collective interest form here
  • Join the Tenant Talk Facebook Group  

NLIHC staff  

Sidney Betancourt  

Project Manager of Inclusive Community Engagement  

[email protected]  

Guests  

Dr. Michael Akinwumi  

Chief AI Officer and Reni Allen Fellow, National Fair Housing Alliance 

[email protected]