Breigha Adeyemo, Ph.D., is a researcher and scholar working at the intersection of technology, policy, and equity. Her work examines how digital platforms, AI systems, and emerging technologies shape inequality—and how they can be redesigned to better serve marginalized communities.
Drawing on critical platform studies, Black feminist thought, and design justice, she investigates issues such as platform governance, algorithmic bias, and digital racial capitalism. Her research also highlights how marginalized communities, particularly women of color, resist and reimagine digital systems.
Her work has been featured in national media outlets including NPR, PBS, and The Conversation. She is particularly interested in bridging research and practice, contributing to more equitable technology design, policy, and governance.
Research & Policy Focus: Platform governance and accountability; Digital equity and racial justice in technology; Artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic bias; Social media and immersive technologies (VR); Design justice and inclusive technology; Surveillance, data, and power
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Essays on technology, power, and building better digital futures
Over the past year, the story of X (formerly Twitter) has been told through a familiar set of narratives: erratic leadership, controversial policy decisions, declining trust, and an ongoing exodus of users. Each new change—whether to moderation policies, verification systems, or algorithmic visibility—has been treated as another turning point in the platform’s apparent decline. But…
I’m open to collaborating with policy organizations, nonprofits, and research teams working at the intersection of technology, equity, and platform governance.
I offer lectures, workshops, and speaking engagements on topics including:
– Technology, equity, and digital inequality
– Platform governance and accountability
– Social media and emerging technologies
– Design justice and inclusive technology
My work focuses on translating research into conversations that are accessible, engaging, and actionable for diverse audiences.
To discuss speaking engagements, workshops, or collaborations, contact me at badeye3@uic.edu.
BREIGHA ADEYEMO, Ph.D. 