TECH. ARTS. COMMUNITY.
Just as the Internet and mobile technology transformed our world, Generative AI holds the potential to reshape how we connect, create, and build the future. The challenges ahead are real—but so are the opportunities—to reimagine systems, amplify voices, and address global issues with intelligence guided by human values.
We can envision a world where education is accessible to all, livelihoods are empowered through innovation, and urgent challenges like climate change and water sustainability are met with creative solutions. If we can imagine such a future, we can begin to bring it into reality. But an essential question remains: who will shape this future? Can Generative AI become a true force for equity—centering the leadership, creativity, and vision of women and non-binary individuals in creating a more inclusive and just tomorrow?
The AI Futures Fellowship for Women, launched in partnership with Malleshwaram Enterprising Women’s Society, Gooey.AI, and Jaaga Trust, was created to explore exactly that. Specifically designed for women and non-binary participants, this fellowship offers a vibrant space to experiment, collaborate, and lead transformative change through AI.
Throughout the program, 19 remarkable fellows engaged deeply with AI-powered storytelling tools to craft bold narratives and prototype projects with meaningful social impact. Supported by visionary mentors, they explored how technology can serve community, creativity, and justice in new and powerful ways.
This fellowship is not just about mastering new technologies—it is about imagining new possibilities and futures. It demonstrated what becomes possible when those who have historically been excluded from technology spaces take centerstage. The AI Futures Fellowship illuminates a future shaped by empathy, equity, and the enduring power of inclusive storytelling—where connection, empowerment, and transformative change are achieved.
CAPSTONE PROJECTS BY FELLOWS
OUR MENTORS
We were fortunate to be guided by an extraordinary group of women mentors—visionary creators who not only inspired our Fellows with the depth and brilliance of their own work, but also led them with care and imagination through the heart of storytelling and creative practice.
Animator & Educator
Nina Sabnani
Nina Sabnani is an acclaimed storyteller and filmmaker whose work bridges animation, art, and oral traditions. A Fulbright Fellow with a master’s in film from Syracuse University and a PhD from IIT Bombay, she has collaborated with folk artists to create award-winning films such as Mukand and Riaz and Hum Chitra Banate Hain. Her doctoral research on Rajasthan’s Kaavad tradition was published as Kaavad: A Portable Pilgrimage. Nina taught at NID and IDC, IIT Bombay, and continues to mentor at Srishti Manipal and UPES. Honored with multiple national and international awards, she remains a vital voice in animation, illustration, and culturally rooted storytelling.
Screenwriter
Amy Brown Carver
Amy Brown Carver is a screenwriter based in Los Angeles. She wrote HELEN’S DEAD (2023), which stars Emile Hirsch and Tyrese Gibson. In 2024, she wrote and directed the short film WOW! Her genre specialties include science fiction, comedy, and mystery/thriller. She is @amybrowncarver on Instagram.
Visual Artist & AI Filmaker
Vanessa Rosa
Vanessa Rosa is a Brazilian visual artist based in the U.S., whose work blends physical and digital media into immersive, story-rich experiences. From projection-mapped murals to AI-enhanced ceramics, her creations explore imagined histories and speculative futures. Beginning with street art in Rio de Janeiro in 2010, her work evolved to reflect global cultural exchanges—Portuguese tiles, Islamic geometry, Chinese porcelain, and indigenous patterns. Post-2020, she launched Little Martians, a sci-fi universe featured in the NVIDIA AI Art Gallery. Her projects span continents, including commissions for UN Women, Pioneer Works, Gray Area, and the children’s art history series Diana’s World.
Computational Artist
Ambika Joshi
Ambika Joshi, also known as Computational Mama, is a creative technologist whose work bridges code, culture, and community. She serves as the Head of Developer Relations at Gooey.AI, where she helps creators harness the potential of AI in expressive and impactful ways. Ambika is also the Co-founder of Ajaibghar Cultural Services, an initiative focused on reimagining cultural engagement through technology. With a unique blend of technical skill and storytelling insight, she empowers artists, technologists, and everyday makers to explore playful, inclusive, and culturally rooted tech futures. Ambika’s practice is as imaginative as it is accessible, always championing creative exploration.
Mentor Sessions
WHAT AI FUTURES FELLOWS GET
Practical Experience
Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools to craft impactful stories and visuals that showcase skills, creativity, and their vision for the future.
A Peer Cohort of Friends & Potential Collaborators
Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for leveraging AI to drive positive change. Over three months, they have the time and space to form meaningful relationships while working on challenging and rewarding creative work.
Learn-by-doing Pathway
Follow a clear, curated process from idea generation to project design and visualisation. With defined briefs, milestones, deadlines, and accountability, they’ll transform concepts into impressive artworks.
Recognition
Positioned as a thought leader and change-maker in one of the most transformative industries of our time. They get recognized for their innovative ideas and proactive approach.
Funding
Receive a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 for 3 months. They additionally get 10,000 credits (worth $200) on the Gooey.AI platform to explore and make amazing AI creative projects come to life.
Partners
The Team
This pilot program was designed by Freeman Murray and Archana Prasad, and conducted by Isha Singh.
