Cristobal Cheyre

Cristobal Cheyre is an assistant professor of information science. His research focuses on the empirical and experimental analysis of the benefits and costs of emerging information technologies, with an emphasis on generating insights to inform policy and management decisions. He draws on his background as both an engineer and a social scientist to bridge the gap between technology, economics, and policy.

Cheyre’s ongoing work includes studies on the impact of privacy regulations and industry-led initiatives on online content providers and their users; the effects of behaviorally targeted advertising on user behavior and well-being; the role of economic incentives in shaping participation and outcomes on online platforms; the potential of online platforms to reduce racial discrimination; and the growing influence of algorithmic systems and AI across various contexts, from retail work to government and policy. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Cornell–Mellon Just Futures Initiative, and several other organizations.

Before joining Cornell in 2019, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University, working with Alessandro Acquisti. He received a Ph.D. in engineering and public policy from Carnegie Mellon University.