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Aditya Vashistha is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University in the Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, where he advises students in Information Science and Computer Science. His research program advances interconnected areas including Information Equity, Representational Equity, and Contextual Equity, focusing on the design, evaluation, and governance of AI technologies that improve socioeconomic outcomes for marginalized communities. Through human-centered methods, his work integrates computational audits and field evaluations to ensure that AI systems are safe and inclusive, grounded in local contexts. He explores countering misinformation, mitigating biases in AI through cross-cultural studies, and developing responsible AI systems for frontline workers. Previously, he completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering at the University of Washington, where his dissertation received notable awards. His research endeavors have been supported by major tech companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Meta. He currently participates in the Center for Democracy & Technology as a non-resident fellow and leads the Cornell Global AI Initiative, which aims to incorporate global perspectives in the design and evaluation of AI technologies.
Department of Architecture