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Renée Cummings is a Professor of Practice in Data Science at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science, where she serves as the first data activist-in-residence. She also holds positions as a nonresident senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, a distinguished member of the World Economic Forum's Data Equity Council, and a community scholar at Columbia University.
Dr. Cummings works at the intersection of technology, power, and society, examining the ethical implications of data on society. Her research focuses on data justice, data trauma, algorithmic policing, surveillance technology, and AI for criminal justice reform. She uses data to enhance police accountability and transparency while improving police practices, fairness, and decision-making accuracy through community engagement and public interest technology. Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental aspects of her work as she promotes inclusive innovation and ethical AI development.
Her work critically examines data rights, algorithmic justice, social justice, and design justice through a criminal justice lens, while also extending into data democracy, representation, identity, and governance. Dr. Cummings specializes in AI leadership, AI policy development, AI governance, public sector AI implementation, AI risk management, and AI crisis communication.
- Distinguished member of the World Economic Forum's Data Equity Council
- Nonresident senior fellow at The Brookings Institution
Committed to justice, equality, empowerment, and democracy, Dr. Cummings champions the voices of historically underrepresented groups in STEM and technological advancement. Through her activism and research, she creates meaningful participation opportunities for marginalized communities in the design, development, deployment, and adoption of AI systems. As a thought-leader, motivational speaker, and mentor, she has delivered numerous talks to conferences, groups, and policymakers worldwide.
She serves as co-director of the Public Interest Technology (PIT) University Network at UVA and is on the board of advisors of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, further extending her influence in ethical technology development and implementation.
