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Ben Green is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information and holds a courtesy appointment at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. He is also a Faculty Associate at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society and a Fellow at the Center for Democracy & Technology. Green earned his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University with a secondary field in Science, Technology, and Society.
His research focuses on the ethics of government algorithms, emphasizing algorithmic fairness, human-algorithm interactions, and AI regulation. He advocates for design and governance practices that prevent algorithmic harms and advance social justice. His work includes critiques of overreliance on technology in urban planning, as highlighted in his book The Smart Enough City, and ongoing projects on equitable AI policies.
Green’s contributions extend to publications analyzing human oversight in AI systems, privacy in public health contexts, and the societal impacts of smart city technologies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, law, and public policy to address real-world challenges in technology governance.
As a Fellow at the Center for Democracy & Technology and through his academic roles, Green collaborates on initiatives promoting ethical technology use in government and urban environments. His research has informed policy discussions on data privacy, algorithmic accountability, and equitable technology deployment.
