“Where in your body do you feel a ‘yes’?” Aubrie Amstutz is a cognitive linguist & researcher working towards AI Fairness. She earned a Master’s in Linguistics and Cognitive Science at University of Siena in Italy. She is interested in using empirical linguistic research to dispel language myths. This has taken the form of promoting anti-accent stigma in second language development at Duolingo, exploring the downfalls of prescriptive grammar rules in foreign language learning guides, conducting research into anti-bias and discrimination in AI-powered language systems at Microsoft Research, and most recently in guiding product policy decisions and developing safety strategies for TikTok’s text-based features. Aubrie Amstutz on LinkedIn Aubrie Amstutz’ website The Linguist List Amanda Montell’s book Cultish Topics include – creative writing – screenwriting – networking – auditing – administrative academia – cult of academia – analytical linguistics – content moderation – prompt engineering The post Episode #41: Aubrie Amstutz first appeared on Linguistics Careercast .
