The Skin Deep Truth: Polansky's Ambitious AI Project Raises Questions About Human Tissue and Consent Michael Polansky's unassuming demeanor belies his high profile life as a business partner to Lady Gaga.
As the founder of Outer Biosciences, he has made headlines for training an AI model on skin that is still alive – a remarkable achievement with significant implications for our understanding of human tissue and consent.
Polansky's entry into life sciences was facilitated by his connections to Sean Parker's network. However, it was his time at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy that laid the groundwork for Outer Biosciences.