Princeton engineering faculty members Adji Bousso Dieng and Aleksandra Korolova have been named to the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, a global body examining the risks, opportunities, and impacts of AI.
The U.N. Panel on AI
The United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, established in August 2025, is the first global scientific body dedicated to AI. Comprising 40 international experts, the panel will produce reports over three years to inform global AI governance and aid in anticipating challenges and making informed policy decisions.
Adji Bousso Dieng's Groundbreaking Research
Assistant Professor Adji Bousso Dieng's research focuses on the synergy between artificial intelligence and natural sciences. Her Vertaix lab developed the 'Vendi Score' to assess the diversity of data sets and model outputs, a crucial tool for robust machine learning and accelerating scientific discovery, demonstrated by its use in detecting emerging viral variants like COVID-19.
Aleksandra Korolova's Societal AI Impact
Assistant Professor Aleksandra Korolova investigates the societal implications of AI, developing and deploying algorithms designed to enable data-driven innovation while upholding privacy, fairness, and robustness. Her work includes designing and performing AI audits and contributed to RAPPOR, the first commercial implementation of differential privacy.
Academic Achievements and Affiliations
Adji Bousso Dieng joined Princeton in 2021, holding affiliations across several departments and institutes, including Chemical and Biological Engineering and Princeton Materials Institute. Her accolades include a Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Early Career Fellowship and the Annie T. Randall Innovator Award. Aleksandra Korolova, who joined in 2022, holds a joint appointment in the School of Public and International Affairs and is associated with the Center for Information Technology Policy. Her recognition includes a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers and a Sloan Research Fellowship.
