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Tanu Mitra is an Associate Professor at the Information School of the University of Washington and an affiliate faculty member at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. She serves as the Founding Co-Director of RAISE, the Center for Responsibility in AI Systems and Experiences.
Her research focuses on Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Responsible AI, combining computational techniques, social science principles, and AI methodologies to study human behavior in online systems. Her work spans three interconnected domains:
- Generative and Responsible AI - examining how to ensure genAI tools produce socio-demographically diverse, value-aligned content while addressing epistemic challenges
- Algorithmic Auditing - conducting computational audits to reveal how algorithms amplify problematic content across different cultural contexts
- Designing Defenses Against Problematic Information - developing socio-technical interventions like OtherTube and NudgeCred to counter misinformation
Dr. Mitra's publications demonstrate leadership in examining large language models through the lens of social impact, with emphasis on value alignment, demographic biases, and cross-cultural algorithmic behaviors. Her work bridges technical AI research with practical applications for platform design and policy development.
Notable projects include:
- Epistemic Alignment framework for user-LLM knowledge delivery
- Geolocation audits of YouTube for COVID-19 misinformation across US and South Africa
- MythTriage system for detecting opioid use disorder myths on video platforms
Prior to joining the University of Washington, Dr. Mitra served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech (2017-2020) after earning her PhD in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.
