Michael Corey

Michael Corey is a Visiting Professor at Bennington College, specializing in ethical AI, privacy, blockchain, and user-centered technology development. With a background in sociology, he bridges technical innovation with social science principles. Previously, he co-founded Facebook's Demography and Survey Science team and held roles in ads, responsible AI, and diversity hiring. He holds patents in blockchain privacy and automated advertising optimization. Corey emphasizes foundational technical skills paired with critical analysis of technology's societal impact in his teaching.

Education:

• Graduate studies at University of Chicago, London School of Economics, and Oxford University
• Undergraduate degree designed by Corey at Ithaca College

His research focuses on:

• Responsible AI frameworks and fairness in machine learning systems
• Blockchain applications for privacy preservation in data sharing
• Social science methodologies including time-diary data and work-life balance studies
• Addressing algorithmic bias in advertising delivery systems

Professional contributions include:

• Patented blockchain systems for secure data collaboration
• Mechanisms for automated ad quality prediction
• Teaching roles at Cornell Tech and DePaul University
• Consulting on Responsible AI practices

Corey's work balances technical innovation with rigorous social analysis, advocating for human-centered technology development.