Stephanie Dinkins

Who Is Stephanie Dinkins?

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.

What is her Background?

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.