University at Buffalo (UB)
The State University
of New York
University at Buffalo (UB)
Research, Innovation
and Economic Development

Kenneth Joseph

PhD

Dr. Joseph.

Kenneth Joseph

PhD

Kenneth Joseph

PhD

Associate Professor
Department of AI and Society
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Associate Director of AI and Society
Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Research Topics

Obtaining a better understanding of the dynamics and cognitive representations of stereotypes and prejudice, and their inter-relationships with sociocultural structure and behavior

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Latest News

  • Social media algorithms impacting political mindsets
    9/23/25

    Spectrum News 1, in a report that aired statewide, interviewed Kenny Joseph  about how social media algorithms are contributing to increased political divisions. 

  • What's happening this week in Buffalo Niagara Business
    7/11/25

    The Buffalo News reported that Kenneth Joseph will be the keynote speaker at “Helping Nonprofits Smartly Put AI to Work,” an event that will be co-hosted by Microsoft and State Senate Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stoke

  • CEO of Elon Musk's X, Linda Yaccarino, resigns
    7/9/25

    The Washington Post quoted Kenneth Joseph in an article about the resignation of the CEO of X.

  • Mistaken reports of ICE raids are stoking fear, troubling law enforcement in Southern California
    7/8/25

    The Riverside Press Enterprise quoted Kenneth Joseph in an article about how mistaken reports of ICE raids are inducing societal paranoia. 

  • University professor weighs in as TikTok ban raises questions
    1/21/25

    Spectrum Local News quoted Kenneth Joseph in an article about the TikTok ban. 

  • Facebook groups saved lives during '22 blizzard. UB studying how they kept communities connected
    1/2/25

    The Buffalo News reported that a team of UB researchers, including Kenny Joseph, is studying the impact of Facebook groups on keeping communities connected during deadly storms. 

  • Kenneth Joseph receives distinguished teaching and mentoring award
    12/3/24

    Joseph has received the University at Buffalo’s 2025 President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring.