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Andrew Selbst is a Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law, where he specializes in the intersection of law, technology, and society. His research critically examines how emerging technologies, particularly in machine learning and artificial intelligence, interact with existing legal frameworks. Prior to joining UCLA, he served as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Data & Society Research Institute and as a Visiting Fellow at Yale Law School’s Information Society Project. Previously, he was an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School. His efforts aim to elucidate how technologies can disrupt current legal regimes and how legal actors can proactively respond to the societal impacts of new technologies. Selbst has authored numerous influential publications, focusing primarily on the implications of AI in various legal contexts, including discrimination, policing, and data protection. He holds degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan Law School.
UCLA School of Law • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and researching law with a focus on technology and society.
Data & Society Research Institute •
Conducted research on the societal impacts of technology.
Yale Law School’s Information Society Project •
Explored the implications of technology in legal frameworks.
Fordham Law School •
Taught courses related to law and technology.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.