Stephanie Dinkins is an innovative transdisciplinary artist and educator whose work explores the intersection of emerging technologies and our society’s future histories. As an LG-Guggenheim Award recipient and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI (2023), Dinkins leverages technology and storytelling to challenge and reimagine narratives around marginalized communities, particularly those of Black and brown individuals. Through installations, digital platforms, and community-based projects, she not only questions current AI development paradigms but also paves the way for more equitable and inclusive technological futures. Her work underscores the importance of incorporating diverse voices in AI design and application, advocating for technology that uplifts underrepresented histories and experiences to foster a tech ecosystem that benefits all.
Stephanie Dinkins serves as the Kusama Endowed Chair in Art at Stony Brook University and is a Senior Fellow in the AI2050 initiative by Schmitt Futures. Her work blends emerging technologies with social collaboration to create technological ecosystems rooted in care and social equity. Internationally exhibited, Dinkins is a leading advocate for inclusive AI in a wide range of community, private, and institutional settings. Her accolades include the Knight Arts & Tech Fellowship, the United States Artist Fellowship, and the Soros Equality Fellowship, along with grants and support from institutions such as the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Creative Capital. Highlighted by outlets like Wired, The New York Times, and The Nod podcast, her art and ideas center on how algorithmic systems impact communities of color and shape our collective futures.
Stephanie Dinkins’ conferences foster critical discussions on AI and its relationship to race, gender, and cultural history. Dinkins promotes accessibility and literacy in AI, inspiring attendees to reflect on the technology’s impact on our daily lives and its potential for inclusivity. With a reflective and engaging style, Dinkins explores how AI can and should reflect the full range of human experiences, advancing a technological vision grounded in equity and the acknowledgment of personal and collective stories.
Dinkins reflects on AI’s limitations in reflecting human experience and cultural representation. This talk explores the biases and prejudices influencing AI and offers insights on how to reimagine these systems to include voices and perspectives across the social spectrum.
In this talk, Dinkins examines how biases in AI programming can limit its capacity to reflect human and cultural diversity. She discusses the need for algorithms that inclusively represent the stories and experiences of marginalized communities.
Dinkins presents “Not the Only One,” an interactive chatbot based on the stories of three generations of women in her family. This bot evolves its storytelling abilities through conversation, exemplifying how technology can be humanized to reflect real people’s narratives.
This talk explores Dinkins’ creative experiments with AI aimed at developing technology that fosters equitable distribution of resources, power, and justice. She discusses how an inclusive tech ecosystem can serve all communities.
If you’re looking for a profound and thought-provoking talk on AI’s impact on diversity and social justice, you can book Stephanie Dinkins through Thinking Heads. As a leading figure at the intersection of technology and cultural representation, Dinkins offers a unique perspective on building inclusive AI that respects and represents everyone’s stories. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and to secure her participation in your next event.
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