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In the Real-world Interactions and Systems for Change (RISC) Group, we develop digital systems that give users more agency over their online interpersonal interactions and data. Currently, we focus on designing and building social media and AI systems that center the consent of users—who often hold less power than system creators. Consent is fundamentally about ensuring individuals—especially those who tend to be vulnerable—have full agency to decide whether and how an interaction should occur. I research these topics because I believe they are important for creating positive social change (hence, my group name).