Katy Gero

Katy Ilonka Gero is a human-computer interaction researcher focused on creativity, writing technologies, and the ethics of AI. She is currently a Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney and previously held fellowships at Harvard University and the Library Innovation Lab. Her research explores how language models impact creative practice, ownership, and learning, with a growing interest in community-driven AI. She holds a PhD from Columbia University and a BS from MIT, and her work has been supported by the NSF, Amazon, and the Brown Institute. Also a poet and essayist, she is the author of "The Anxiety of Conception" (2025) and co-edits "Ensemble Park", a literary magazine for human-computer co-writing.

Katy I Gero is a researcher at the University of Sydney with expertise in human computer interaction, natural language processing, computational creativity, and data ethics. Her work explores how AI can support creative writing and science communication through interactive tools and language models. She investigates the social dynamics of AI in creative contexts and the ethical implications of data use in AI systems. Her research includes designing writing assistants, analyzing the impact of generative AI on writers, and examining how AI can enhance science communication. Gero's publications highlight the intersection of technology, creativity, and ethical considerations in AI development.