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Handmade Datasets: Strategies for working critically with small data and Artificial Intelligence

Format
Public Talk
Teachers
Aarati Akkapeddi
Date
August 1, 2026
schedule
1:30–3pm
Location
National Academy of Design (519 West 26th Street, 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10001)
Cost
$ Full scholarship and solidarity rate tickets will be announced through our newsletter. Sign-up to be notified
Deadline
Sign-ups open until August 1, 2026. No application necessary.

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Description

Join us for a public talk by the teacher of ,Handmade Datasets,, Aarati Akkapeddi. This talk introduces the concept of small, intentional datasets as an alternative to large-scale AI systems, echoing the class’s focus on care, labor, and ethical data practices. Read more about the class ,here,.

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Aarati Akkapeddi

Aarati Akkapeddi is a cross-disciplinary artist, coder, and educator based in Lenapehoking (Brooklyn, NY). They often use personal and institutional archival materials, combining computational and analog techniques like machine learning & printmaking to create artwork that investigates overlooked relationships and histories. Their creative work has been supported by institutions such as The Photographers' Gallery, ETOPIA Center for Art & Technology, and LES Printshop. They work at The Experimental Humanities Collaborative Network, creating digital spaces and tools.

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