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 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