The Intersection of Art and AI with Stephanie Dinkins

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.

Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI.

Resources: 

Meet Our Guest

• Stephanie Dinkins’ Website 

• See Stephanie’ Art: Secret Garden

• Time 100 AI - Stephanie Dinkins 

AI Tools

• Replicate AI 

• Google Colab

• Craiyon

Who to Follow

• Broad Approach to AI - Lauren Lee McCarthy  

• Co-create Music - Lav R Varshney 

• Next Wave AI - Yann LeCun 

Connect with Women And AI 

• Women And AI LinkedIn 

• Women And AI Website 

• Nominate a guest for our show 
  

Takeaways

1. Creating inclusive and ethical AI systems is crucial for a fair and equitable future.
2. Building diverse and representative data sets is essential to combat bias in AI.
3. Education and learning how to learn are key skills for staying up to date in the rapidly evolving AI field.
4. Collaboration and diverse perspectives are necessary to solve complex AI challenges.
5. 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