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Tom Mitchell

Tom Mitchell

Founders University Professor, Carnegie Mellon University

Organization
Carnegie Mellon University

Position
Founders University Professor, Carnegie Mellon University

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmerican
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Author of the foundational textbook "Machine Learning" (1997), which defined the field for a generation of researchers. Founded CMU's Machine Learning Department, the first of its kind in the world. Co-directs the CMU-Squirrel AI Lab on Personalized Education at Scale. Currently researching AI mentors for student projects and producing the podcast "Machine Learning: How Did We Get Here?" Delivered the 2025 Peter Kirstein lecture at UCL on AI in education.

Expertise
Machine LearningNatural Language UnderstandingAI in EducationCognitive Neuroscience
Education

PhD, Electrical Engineering β€” Stanford University

AGI Position Assessment

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Advocates for responsible AI development with emphasis on transparency and education. Believes AI should augment human capabilities, particularly in education.

Safety Approach

Advocates for responsible AI development with emphasis on transparency and education. Believes AI should augment human capabilities, particularly in education.

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Dossier last updated: 2026-03-10