Nathan Matias

Nathan Matias, an Assistant Professor at Cornell University, leads the Citizen and Technology Lab focusing on technology's societal impacts. In this conversation, he addresses the often-overlooked public interest concerns surrounding algorithms and AI. Matias emphasizes the need for transparency and collaboration between tech firms and civil society. He discusses the implications of adaptive algorithms on accountability, drawing from significant legal cases, and highlights the importance of independent research to foster better governance and public involvement in technology.