Kristen Vaccaro

Kristen Vaccaro is a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, San Diego. Her research interests and professional profile can be explored on her website. She is affiliated with the university's Computer Science department and contributes to academic and research activities within the field.

Kristen Vaccaro is a researcher at the University of California San Diego whose work explores the intersection of technology, user behavior, and algorithmic systems. Her research interests include algorithmic transparency, user attitudes toward opaque systems, and the social implications of content moderation. Vaccaro investigates how users navigate algorithmic opacity in online platforms, such as social media and reviewing systems, and how they perceive and respond to algorithmic decisions. Her studies also examine the design of algorithmic systems, including contestability, privacy, and the role of behavioral responses in strategic classification. Her work highlights the importance of understanding user experiences with algorithmic control and the ethical implications of automated decision-making.