Our Mission

The AI for Humanity Lab at Claremont Graduate University is dedicated to advancing the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence. We believe AI must be grounded in human values — designed to serve society, not the other way around.

Our Pillars

Human-Centered Design

We design AI that strengthens human judgment and agency, not one that replaces it. Technology must remain in service of the people it affects.

Ethics at Every Stage

From conception to deployment, we embed responsibility, fairness, and accountability into every decision. Ethical considerations are not an afterthought — they are foundational.

Education & Literacy

We equip students, educators, and leaders with the knowledge to engage with AI critically and confidently. An informed society is essential to responsible innovation.

Research With Real Impact

We produce evidence-based insights that shape policy, governance, and social innovation. Our work bridges the gap between academic scholarship and real-world application.

Our Team

Student Fellows

Dolma Rawat

Dolma Rawat

M.S. Data Science
Claremont Graduate University

Prajwal Vinod Naik

Prajwal Vinod Naik

M.S. Data Science
Claremont Graduate University

Mahesh Balan

Mahesh Balan

Doctor of Technology
Claremont Graduate University

Elissar Abdul Khalek

Elissar Abdul Khalek

PhD, Drucker School of Management
Claremont Graduate University

Maria A Komugabe

Maria A Komugabe

PhD Geographic Information Systems
Claremont Graduate University

Nihaad Saleem Lnu

Nihaad Saleem Lnu

M.S. Data Science
Claremont Graduate University

Varsha Ravindra Shetty

Varsha Ravindra Shetty

M.S. Data Science
Claremont Graduate University

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