Artwrld Artist Stephanie Dinkins on How to Play the Long Ball With AI
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Mar 7, 2025 Artist and professor Stephanie Dinkins, a voice in AI bias and representation, dives deep into the interconnectedness of technology and identity. She shares her early fascination with AI through conversations with the humanoid robot Bina48, spotlighting the challenges of representation. Dinkins discusses critical community engagement to combat biases in AI, emphasizing the power of storytelling and diverse perspectives. She highlights the necessity of resilience and curiosity as we navigate technological change, urging for authenticity in the rapidly evolving landscape.
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Bina48 Encounter
- Stephanie Dinkins' interest in AI began in 2014 after encountering Bina48, a humanoid robot resembling a Black woman, on YouTube.
- This sparked questions about representation and technology's impact on societal values, fitting into her existing work exploring visibility and belonging.
Bias in Bina48
- Dinkins' conversations with Bina48 revealed gaps in the robot's understanding of Black experiences.
- This highlighted the importance of diverse data sets in AI training and the potential for bias.
Community Concerns and AI
- Dinkins' initial AI work stemmed from community concerns about biased AI in criminal justice.
- She used the analogy of differing catalogs and redlining to explain AI's potential impact.