About
Dasha Pruss is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Computer Science at George Mason University and a Faculty Associate at Harvard University's Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. Her work critically examines algorithmic decision-making systems in the US criminal legal system, focusing on technologies like risk assessment tools, predictive policing, and electronic monitoring. She holds a PhD in History & Philosophy of Science from the University of Pittsburgh (2023) and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Utah.
- Education: PhD (University of Pittsburgh), BS (University of Utah)
Her research integrates feminist philosophy of science, critical data studies, and qualitative social sciences to analyze the societal impacts of carceral AI. Notable contributions include organizing the Prediction and Punishment workshop (2024) and co-organizing efforts to ban facial recognition and predictive policing in Pittsburgh.
Her recent articles address algorithmic bias in policing tools, judicial resistance to risk assessments, and the ethical implications of carceral technologies. She has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy.
- Awards: NSF Graduate Fellowship (2023)
Pruss' activism and academic work intersect to challenge systemic injustices perpetuated by algorithmic systems. She advises on ethical AI implementation and collaborates across disciplines to address technological impacts on marginalized communities.
