4 papers
Incoherent by Design? On the Moral Self-Consistency of LLMs
Pegah Nokhiz, Aravinda Kanchana Ruwanpathirana, Helen Nissenbaum
LLMs are increasingly used in morally sensitive contexts, yet it is unclear whether they apply ethical principles consistently across situations. A model that can state a moral pri…
Consumer Autonomy or Illusion? Rethinking Consumer Agency in the Age of Algorithms
Pegah Nokhiz, Aravinda Kanchana Ruwanpathirana
Consumer agency in the digital age is increasingly constrained by systemic barriers and algorithmic manipulation, raising concerns about the authenticity of consumption choices. No…
Rethinking Optimization: A Systems-Based Approach to Social Externalities
Pegah Nokhiz, Aravinda Kanchana Ruwanpathirana, Helen Nissenbaum
Optimization is widely used for decision making across various domains, valued for its ability to improve efficiency. However, poor implementation practices can lead to unintended…
Counting Hours, Counting Losses: The Toll of Unpredictable Work Schedules on Financial Security
Pegah Nokhiz, Aravinda Kanchana Ruwanpathirana, Aditya Bhaskara +1
Financial instability has become a significant issue in today's society. While research typically focuses on financial aspects, there is a tendency to overlook time-related aspects…