Rachele Didero is a Fashion and Textile Designer committed to integrating ethics, technology, and eco-innovation into her work. As the Founder of Cap_able, she developed a patented textile designed to shield facial recognition, blending cutting-edge AI and design to protect privacy and human rights. This groundbreaking innovation stems from her doctoral research at the Politecnico di Milano and the MIT Media Lab.
Her Ph.D. focuses on designing innovative products from both technological and ethical perspectives, addressing societal challenges around surveillance, privacy, and biometric data misuse. A central mission of her work is to protect facial biometric data and raise awareness about the potential misuse of facial recognition technology and its impact on individual rights.
Recognized as a Forbes Under 30 honoree (2023) and Artist-in-Residence for the IAPP (2024), Rachele has shared her vision on prominent stages, including TEDx and the IAPP Global Privacy Summit. Her work has been showcased globally, from the MIT Museum and Cambridge Science Festival to Milan, Shanghai, New York exhibitions.
Through Cap_able, Rachele epitomizes the collaboration of engineering, textile, and fashion, transforming her research into practical solutions that empower individuals in a world increasingly shaped by AI. Her startup addresses pressing issues and serves as a platform to inspire and educate about the intersection of design, technology, and human rights.
Her relentless curiosity to learn, joy in understanding, and dedication to communicating impactful ideas are fundamental to her journey.
