Danaë Metaxa

Danaë Metaxa is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, with a primary appointment in the Department of Computer and Information Science and a secondary appointment at the Annenberg School for Communication. They co-founded the Penn HCI group and focus on bias and representation in sociotechnical systems, particularly in high-stakes domains like politics and employment.

• Primary: Department of Computer and Information Science, University of Pennsylvania
• Secondary: Annenberg School for Communication

Their research develops sociotechnical auditing methods that combine algorithmic analysis with user-centered behavioral interventions. Key areas include algorithmic justice, human-computer interaction, and marginalized groups' experiences with AI systems.

Recent publications analyze generative AI harms, political content on TikTok, and automated hiring biases. They emphasize youth participation in algorithm auditing and ethical AI education.

Danaë teaches courses like Algorithmic Justice and Human-Computer Interaction, and mentors PhD students in interdisciplinary research. They are a General Chair for FAccT 2025 and advocate for equity in AI research opportunities.