Avriel Epps
interdisciplinary scholar
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data scientist
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interdisciplinary scholar 〰️ author 〰️ data scientist 〰️ educator 〰️
ABOUT
Dr. Avriel Epps (she/they) is a computational social scientist, scholar, and strategist whose work bridges artificial intelligence, transformative justice, and youth well being.
With a PhD from Harvard University, Dr. Epps' research delves into the intersection of technology, storytelling, and social equity, focusing on how biases in artificial intelligence impact the human beings that use it.
Their work has been featured in major outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, Vogue, The Atlantic, and more. Dr. Epps is committed to leveraging digital spaces to usher in a just and regenerative future.
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Exploring the intersection of AI and social justice, Dr. Epps focuses on how technology can be reimagined to dismantle systems of inequality. This involves transforming AI from a tool that often reinforces bias into one that actively fosters equity and inclusion.
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Their work examines how machine learning systems and digital spaces influence the formation of racial and gender identities in young people. By studying these environments, Dr. Epps uncover the ways in which online platforms shape self-perception and community for marginalized groups.
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Passionate about the power of digital media, Dr. Epps sees storytelling as a vital tool for driving social justice. Through impactful narratives, they highlight how the media can challenge dominant ideologies and amplify marginalized voices.
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Researching the effects of technological advancements, Dr. Epps emphasizes both the benefits and risks that innovations like AI present for marginalized communities. Their work explores how these tools can either support equity or deepen existing disparities.
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Consulting with major tech companies like Spotify, public libraries, and educational institutions, Dr. Epps advises on creating equitable digital environments. Their work addresses critical issues of access, identity, and inclusion, ensuring that technology serves diverse communities equitably.
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“I co-founded AI4Abolition as a space to experiment with different ways to build collective power with and around AI. As executive director, I steward the development of community-led AI products, critical AI literacy programs for marginalized groups, and grassroots organizing efforts to promote accountability and justice in the tech ecosystem.”
