“…a decidedly queer approach can question the very logics of visibility with which algorithmic systems and AI are trained.” — Klipphahn-Karge et al.

My name is Jacob Hobbs! I’m currently working as a Software Engineer for CoStar Group in Arlington, VA just outside of Washington, DC. I graduated with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in 2025 (read my thesis on Theories of ‘Sexuality’ in NLP Bias Research). Outside of work, I’m a visiting researcher at Carnegie Mellon University and work heavily with Queer in AI. I’m currently working on a couple independent and group research projects related to queerness and bias evaluations in NLP!

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My current research interests can be categorized into broad fields of Natural Language Processing and the societal implications of artificial intelligence systems with a specific focus on how LGBTQIA+ identities impact/are impacted by these systems. My research goal is to develop new methods of measuring & mitigating biases in LLMs while using social science & participatory methods to inform a more fair and equitable AI future.

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