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The Eve of AI: Reclaiming Womanhood Through Co-Design With Artificial Intelligence

By Sangeetha Ramanath

This research presents a compelling exploration at the juncture of feminism and Artificial Intelligence, seeking to discern pathways for empowering women through technological advancements and whether Hybrid Human AI helps reclaim womanhood. It employs feminist theory to contextualise the discourse within today’s socio-political landscape. The research methodology integrates co-design and participatory techniques, fostering a playful environment where humour and wit catalyse participants to confront and address personal experiences. By leveraging satire, the study endeavours to create safe spaces for women to collaborate with AI constructively and responsibly, utilising their experiences as case studies. The result highlights the potential of AI to assist women with social awareness, addressing their needs and reclaiming agency over their everyday lives. The insights indicate that we must rethink cyberfeminism in the light of equitable and inclusive AI technologies. When engaging with ethical considerations surrounding AI design, this paper emphasises transparency and women’s autonomy in decision-making. Through irony and speculative methodologies, the outcome points towards experimenting with identity and claiming agency by designing AI assistance through daily life decisions. While the contemporary discourse around AI focuses mainly on labour, privacy and workforce disruption, this research argues that we can use AI to envision empowering futures for women.

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Welcome to the Eve of AI

A speculative design tool kit using co-design practices and participatory research to design futures for the women community with artificial intelligence.

A collection of colorful books displayed on a white surface. The main book, titled "The Eve of AI," is centrally positioned, featuring a spiral binding and bright pink cover with illustrations. Surrounding it are smaller pink and green folded books with various graphics. To the left, a green booklet is open, showcasing text on its pages. The overall aesthetic is vibrant and playful.
“The Eve of AI” thesis book
A circular table with a textured surface holds a stack of pink cards titled "Cards Against Women & AI." Surrounding it are several white cards with phrases such as "flip female infanticide on its head," "women's suffrage," and "dance with Ryan Gosling." The lower parts of people's legs and shoes are visible around the table, suggesting a group activity. The setting has a wooden floor.
Cards Against Women: participatory research game design in collaboration with AI
A group of people is seated in a circle on a wooden floor, engaged in discussion. They hold cards and appear to be brainstorming or sharing ideas, with a small table in the center. The background features colorful chairs and soft lighting. Text overlay reads, "LADIES, What’s wrong with AI?"
Cards Against Women: prototype testing
A digital graphic featuring a green background with white grass-like designs. The main text at the top reads "Pick a Template." Below, there is a black box with pink text stating, "When AI analyses your date with him and generates a long list of red flags." Inside the box, two girls are seen, one whispering while the other looks surprised. To the right, there are thumbnail templates with various images related to brains and people.
Eve’s Memes Generator: participatory research meme making workshop
A computer monitor displaying a vibrant pink and green digital landscape titled "Welcome to Eve's Eden." Nearby, various printed cards and notes in red and white with text are arranged on a white table, along with a stack of colorful cards labeled "Cards Against Women." A pink sticky note and three markers are also on the table, with a decorative item in the background featuring small signs and illustrations.
Capstone project exhibit setup
A colorful three-dimensional model featuring a green base and various red and pink pop-up structures resembling buildings, hearts, and signage. The scene includes labels for different locations such as a restaurant, hair salon, and ceramics studio, along with roads illustrated in white. Small decorations resembling cakes and other playful elements are scattered throughout, contributing to a whimsical atmosphere.
Eve’s Eden Workshop: world-building participatory exercise
A group of four people is engaged in an activity at a table with a green poster and various printed materials. Two individuals are drawing on the poster, while another observes. A computer displays a vibrant pink screen near the table, which is also adorned with small cards. The background shows other attendees in a gallery-like setting.
Eve’s Eden Workshop in progress with participants
A collection of colorful pink booklets and a larger spiral-bound book titled "The Eve of AI" by Sangeetha Ramanath. The books feature playful, illustrated designs with hearts and other small graphics. The smaller booklets are arranged in a zigzag pattern, while the larger book lies open to reveal its illustrated pages. The overall presentation conveys a vibrant and artistic theme.
“The Eve of AI” thesis book covers and pamphlets

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