Does A.I. perpeutate racism?

The advent of A.I. has undoubtedly benefited society in many ways; however, one key caveat of the technology is how A.I. can create misinformation. Specifically, we are joined by Dr. Matt Groh from Northwestern University, who specializes in A.I. Deepfakes and Deepfake detection technologies. We discuss what a Deepfake is and how we can combat their negative effects in society.

An important aspect of A.I. is text-to-image generation, where you can prompt an A.I. platform to generate an image using written instructions. With the advent of this useful technology, researchers have discovered that this capability seems racially biased and may even perpetuate harmful stereotypes. We are joined by Dr. Katie Fraser, who specializes in A.I. and studies its bias.

In our third installment of our MetaMinds series, we continue our investigation into A.I.'s utility in diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases and skin cancer with Dr. Katherine Fraser and Dr. Matt Groh.

In our second episode of our MetaMinds series, we continue our chat with Dr. Shinjini Kundu, MD,PhD, who works at the intersection of diagnostic medicine and AI. Dr. Kundu discusses her innovative research using 3D Transport Based Morphometry (TBM), a groundbreaking technique that leverages AI to detect diseases like osteoarthritis before they become irreversible. The episode discusses how this technology can be used to prevent diseases before they arise, and more excitingly, how A.I. can be leveraged in personalized medicine.

In the latest episode of "She’s Thinking," formerly known as "Politics Under the Microscope," the podcast debuts its new series, MetaMinds, which explores the profound impact of artificial intelligence across various domains. This episode delves into the potential of AI in early disease detection, featuring an in-depth conversation with Dr. Shinjini Kundu, MD,PhD, who works at the intersection of diagnostic medicine and AI. Dr. Kundu discusses her innovative research using 3D Transport Based Morphometry (TBM), a groundbreaking technique that leverages AI to detect diseases like osteoarthritis before they become irreversible. The episode covers the challenges of integrating AI in clinical settings, including the need for high-quality data, explainability of AI decisions, and the practical concerns of insurance and patient autonomy. The conversation underscores TBM's promise to revolutionize diagnostic medicine, paving the way for advancements in preventive and personalized healthcare.

To wrap up our fast fashion series where we have explored the multifaceted fast fashion crisis, we now want to explore possible solutions. Interestingly, Europe is farther ahead of the rest of the world in combating the fast fashion crisis. We are joined by Dr. Kirsi Niinimaki, PhD, who specializes in designing fashion sustainability policy with European policymakers, to discuss what steps Europe has taken to make the fashion industry more sustainable.Sound effects:Shirt Clothing Movement by leonelmail052174 trash chute.WAV by pixabaydemolition2 by schafferdavidMystical Wind Chimes Transition FX by djlprojectssuccess 1 by Leszek SzaryGlitch Sound FX Pack - 04 by StudioKolomnaMusic:Waterfall by RomanSenykRelaxed Vlog (Night Street) by Ashot-Danielyan-ComposerAbstract Fashion Pop by QubeSoundsIntro: Apple Loops made with Garageband by Joanna

Garment workers are one of the most notorious victims of fast fashion. This vulnerable population faces poor and unsafe working conditions, but who and what can protect them? Joined by fashion lawyer, Whitney McGuire, Esq, we dive into the recent policy advances and proposals intended to improve garment worker conditions and hold fashion companies accountable for the treatment of the workers making their clothes. Here, we unpack California's Garment Worker Protection Act, the federal FABRIC Act, and the New York Fashion Act.Music credits (Pixabay):Relaxed Vlog (Night Street) by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer, Abstract Fashion Pop by QubeSounds, Sadness by Ashot-Danielyan-ComposerSound effects (Pixabay):Pixabay: 028693 sewing machine, Crowd Talking by ken788, Crack and Crunch by Aurelon, Stones Falling by iwanPlays, Cash Register by MAXOU-YTIn-house (Joanna): pen on paper, Intro & Outro - Apple Loops made with GaragebandSee Resources at https://www.politicsunderthemicroscope.com/ for References.

In our second episode of our fast fashion series, "The Unfashionable Truth", we focus on key players in the fast fashion crisis: the fashion industry and investors. To better understand the caveats of expecting industry and investors to make the industry more sustainable, we are joined by former COO of Timberland and sustainable investing expert, Ken Pucker.References:https://www.ecowatch.com/fast-fashion-riverblue-2318389169.htmlhttps://oliveandcrate.com/blogs/olive-crate-journal/three-ways-in-which-cotton-harms-the-environmenthttps://earth.org/statistics-about-fast-fashion-waste/#:~:text=The%20Number%20of%20Times%20a,35%25%20in%20just%2015%20years.https://fourweekmba.com/ultra-fast-fashion/https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/how-sustainability-index-can-keep-exxon-drop-tesla-and-3-ways-fix-esg-ratings-meet-investorsMusic credits:Intro and Outro made with GarageBand (Joanna Yeung)Music from Pixabay: Awaken by OYStudio; Relaxed Vlog (Night Street) by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer; Abstract Fashion Pop by QubeSounds;Sadness by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer; Error by PHANTASTICBEATS; Waterfall by RomanSenykMusicBackground Sound effects: Joanna moving her clothes hangers, Joanna crushing a Snapple bottle, Joanna turning on bathtub faucet and pouring water out of foot tub

To kick off our fast fashion series, we first explore fast fashion at the macromolecular level. The rise of fast fashion is coupled by a rise in polyester, rayon, and nylon, or "synthetic fibers". This has largely replaced the use of natural fibers such as cotton, wool, and silk. We delve into the differences with Drs. Imran Islam, PhD, and Preeti Arya, PhD, from the New York Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).References:https://sustainablecampus.fsu.edu/blog/clothed-conservation-fashion-water#:~:text=Cotton%20requires%20the%20most%20water,of%20raw%20cotton%20%5B6%5D.https://www.selflessclothes.com/blog/polyester-fabric-sustainability/:https://www1.udel.edu/fiber/issue2/responsibility/https://www.kpcc.org/2014-01-24/dodger-stadium-ice-rink-made-of-20-000-gallons-ofMusic credits:Intro and Outro made with GarageBand (Joanna Yeung)Background music: Hidden Place (Extended Version) by madirfan (Pixabay)Sound effects: Joanna moving her clothes hangers, Joanna crushing a Snapple bottle, Joanna turning on bathtub faucet and pouring water out of foot tub

Teasing our fast fashion series, this Hot Second Hot Take tackles a key question: what is fast fashion? We touch on Lululemon, Aritzia, Canada Goose, Eddie Bauer, The Row, H&M, and SHEIN, to ultimately deliver the verdict on what counts as fast fashion.