projects
Research projects organized by theme.
Studies of Large Language Models
Investigating the safety, behavior, and societal impact of large language models through agentic auditing, behavioral evaluation, and experimental measurement.
Blind Spot
A benchmark proposal for using AI agents to surface known and novel social media harms
Agentic AI Persuasions
Understanding AI agents' persuasive capabilities in realistic social settings
Studies of Sociotechnical Systems
Examining how algorithmic systems, human behavior, and platform design interact to shape online experiences and societal outcomes.
Simulating Vulnerability
LLM-driven agents for policy-controlled audits under exposure constraints
Seeking Help, Facing Harm
Auditing TikTok mental health recommendations under help-seeking vs distress intent
Prevalence of Problematic Content
Comprehensive evaluation of AI systems in real-world deployment contexts
How You Ask Shapes What You Get
Auditing how breast-cancer query framing shapes misinformation exposure in TikTok Search
Beyond Binary Detection
A multi-dimensional taxonomy of cancer misinformation across Reddit communities
AI in Education
Understanding how learners and instructors use generative AI in real courses, and what it changes about learning, assessment, and pedagogy.
ChatGPT in a Data Structures and Algorithms Course
A TA perspective on classroom use, student behavior, and implications for teaching