b. 1980 Pasadena, CA Lives and works in New York

Sasha Stiles is a first-generation Kalmyk-American poet, language artist, independent AI researcher, and creative strategist who lives and works near New York City.

Stiles is recognized for her focus on algorithmic authorship and blockchain poetics. Her works have been showcased by institutions such as MoMA and Christie’s and referenced in publications including Artforum, Lit Hub, The Guardian, and The Washington Post. Her poetry collection TECHNELEGY, co-written with fine-tuned GPT-2 and GPT-3, was published in 2021.

Stiles is co-founder of the acclaimed literary gallery theVERSEverse. Stiles is a Harvard and Oxford alumna who has spoken at international platforms like SXSW and Art Basel and has received accolades, including the Future Art Award, the Lumen Prize shortlist, the IoDF 100 Innovators List, and nominations for the Forward Prize, Pushcart Prize, and Best of the Net.