Tanvi Vidyala
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Tanvi Vidyala is a rising scholar at the intersection of artificial intelligence ethics, human-computer interaction, and neurodiversity studies. Her work critically examines how the design and deployment of human-like AI agents—including robots and chatbots—perpetuate harmful definitions of humanness, particularly for communities historically marginalized by scientific research. In her most-cited paper, *“I Hadn’t Thought About That”: Creators of Human-like AI Weigh in on Ethics & Neurodivergence* (2025, 4 citations), Vidyala foregrounds the voices of AI creators to reveal how unexamined assumptions about neurotypicality shape AI systems, often excluding or pathologizing autistic individuals. This contribution is notable for bridging the gap between technical development and social justice, urging engineers to consider the ethical implications of their design choices. Though early in her career, Vidyala’s work has already sparked important conversations about inclusive AI, challenging the field to move beyond one-size-fits-all models of intelligence and interaction. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in building AI that truly serves diverse human experiences.
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