Naomi Baron

Naomi S. Baron is Professor Emerita of Linguistics at American University, specializing in language-technology interactions. With expertise spanning digital reading patterns, AI's impact on writing, and language acquisition, she has authored ten influential books including 'Who Wrote This?' examining AI's effects on human writing. Her career includes leadership roles as Associate Dean and department chair.

Research Contributions: Pioneering studies on digital vs. print reading comprehension; critical analyses of AI's impact on writing pedagogy and critical thinking development.

Honors:

• Guggenheim Fellowship
• Fulbright Specialist (Louvain-la-Neuve)
• Duke of Edinburgh English Language Book Award (2008, 2021)