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Rediet Abebe

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley

Rediet Abebe

Rediet Abebe is assistant professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley.

Abebe’s research is broadly in the fields of algorithms and artificial intelligence, with a focus on inequality and distributive justice concerns. She cofounded and co-organized the MD4SG research initiative as well as the nonprofit organization Black in AI, where she sits on the board of directors and coleads the Academic Program.

Abebe holds a PhD in computer science from Cornell University and graduate degrees in mathematics from Harvard University and the University of Cambridge.

Her project, “Algorithms on Trial: Interrogating Evidentiary Statistical Software,” will shed light on the ubiquitous and improper use of software tools as evidence in the U.S. criminal legal system. The project will use a mix of algorithmic and qualitative techniques to analyze large legal databases, with a focus on admissibility hearings. The results will coalesce in the form of a public platform containing thousands of tools, alongside known issues and resources like ready-to-file affidavits to empower public defenders.

Twitter:
@red_abebe

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