In this episode of Women and AI your hosts Reut, Lana, and Jenny discuss the intersection of art and AI with Stephanie Dinkins.

Stephanie Dickens is a transdisciplinary artist, focused on creating inclusive and ethical AI systems. She shares her recent project, 'Not the Only One,' which aims to create a memoir of a Black American family in chatbot form. Stephanie also discusses the challenges of building a data set for the project and the responsibility of AI models. She emphasizes the importance of education and diverse perspectives in shaping the future of AI.

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Takeaways

Creating inclusive and ethical AI systems is crucial for a fair and equitable future.
Building diverse and representative data sets is essential to combat bias in AI.
Education and learning how to learn are key skills for staying up to date in the rapidly evolving AI field.
Collaboration and diverse perspectives are necessary to solve complex AI challenges.
Artists play a vital role in exploring the societal impact of AI and pushing boundaries.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:26 Stephanie's Recent Work
03:15 Creating Nuanced AI
04:03 Challenges in Generating AI Images
05:04 Recognition and Achievements
06:05 Supporting Stephanie's Work
08:00 The Project 'Not the Only One'
09:35 The Guggenheim Museum Recognition
11:51 Building a Data Set for 'Not the Only One'
14:40 Continuing to Improve 'Not the Only One'
16:30 Other Projects by Stephanie
18:15 Engaging with Stephanie's Work
20:47 Responsibilities of AI Models
23:38 Tools and Trends in AI
26:32 Being a Woman in the AI Space
29:23 Risks and Inclusivity in AI
33:05 The Future of AI
36:01 Recommended People to Follow
40:13 Stephanie's Journey in the AI Space
43:26 Conclusion

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