Michal Kosinski

Michal Kosinski is an Associate Professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. His research centers on the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within societal and organizational structures.

Kosinski is recognized for his academic contributions and public engagement. He is among the Top 1% of the highly cited scholars with over 100 scholarly contributions in prominent journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature Scientific Reports, Psychological Science, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Machine Learning. In 2015, Kosinski received the Rising Star Award from the Association of Psychological Science, and in 2023, he was honored with the Early Achievement Award from the European Association of Personality Psychology. His research has also been featured in major Hollywood movies such as "Rabbit Hole" and has inspired a cover of The Economist as well as a 2014 theater play "Privacy."

Kosinski’s influence extends beyond academia through his engagement with the public and media. He regularly appears on major media outlets like CNN, CBS, and Fox News, and has published op-eds in prominent publications including The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Guardian. He has delivered keynote addresses at high-profile forums such as the European Parliament and TEDx. Additionally, Kosinski teaches one of the most highly-rated MBA classes at Stanford Graduate School of Business. His research highlights the potential and risks of using digital traces like facial images and browsing habits to assess psychological and medical conditions, emphasizing ethical considerations and robust data protection measures in healthcare. Kosinski authored "Modern Psychometrics," focusing on the responsible use of digital data to safeguard personal and collective privacy.