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Virgilio Almeida is a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. His research focuses on algorithmic digital governance, social computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) ethics. Almeida's work critically analyzes how algorithmic systems transform institutions and impact society. He has authored influential publications such as 'Governance in a Digital World' (2020) and 'Algorithmic Institutionalism' (2023), where he addresses the democratization of algorithmic power. Recognized as an authority on computing systems, his books, including 'Capacity Planning for Web Performance' (1989), are adopted worldwide in graduate curricula. Almeida's current research paints a comprehensive portrait of how large language models (LLMs) shape public discourse and influence global challenges like climate change and education. Active in both academia and media, he contributes to public discourse on AI ethics and digital governance, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across various platforms.
Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society • Cambridge, MA, USA
Engaged in research on the intersection of technology, governance, and society, influencing policy development.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).