Dr. Solon Barocas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Solon Baracas is a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, with a focus on the ethics and governance of artificial intelligence. He is a Principal Researcher in the Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics in AI (FATE) research group at Microsoft Research in New York City. His research interests include justice, equity, and inclusion in technology and law, exploring how artificial intelligence can perpetuate bias and inequality. Baracas' work has been published in leading law reviews including the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, where he discussed the Federal Trade Commission's intent to regulate discriminatory AI products and services. Through his research, he aims to contribute to the development of equitable AI systems that promote fairness and transparency.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).