Virginia Eubanks is an American political scientist, author, and activist whose work explores the intersection of technology, social justice, and inequality. As an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University at Albany, SUNY, she investigates how automated decision-making systems, data analytics, and digital surveillance disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Eubanks’ research critically examines the role of technology in perpetuating poverty, discrimination, and exclusion.
Eubanks is a leading voice in critical data studies and the politics of technology, drawing attention to how algorithmic governance and predictive analytics can reinforce systemic inequalities. Her work bridges technology studies with criminology, sociology, and public policy, offering a human rights–centered critique of digital control mechanisms.
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