Cynthia Rudin is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Duke University and a recipient of the 2022 Squirrel AI Award for Artificial Intelligence for the Benefit of Humanity. She specializes in interpretable machine learning, ensuring AI models are transparent and understandable. Rudin’s research applies to critical domains such as criminal justice, energy grid reliability, and healthcare. She has been recognized for her leadership in developing ethical AI tools that maintain accuracy without sacrificing interpretability.