What happens when economists and computer scientists get together to talk about real world issues? During this Reunion collaboration between the College of Arts & Sciences and the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, we will explore both the opportunities and risks of using AI in economic systems. From shaping markets to optimizing everyday decisions, algorithms play a powerful role in economics and daily life.

Professor Francesca Molinari, the H.T. Warshow and Robert Irving Warshow Professor of Economics, will examine how econometric methods can help detect and mitigate algorithmic biases, with a focus on fairness in AI.

Professor Éva Tardos, the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Computer Science, will discuss how individually optimized algorithms—such as those governing internet traffic or shared roadways—can impact overall system performance and how we can design better systems for collective benefit.

They will also highlight how Cornell’s strength in computer science and economics has driven innovation in education. Join us for an insightful discussion at the intersection of AI, computer science, economics, and society.