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Aaron Roth @aaroth.bsky.social · 1d

The FORC 2026 call for papers is out! responsiblecomputing.org/forc-2026-ca... Two reviewing cycles with two deadlines: Nov 11 and Feb 17. If you haven't been, FORC is a great venue for theoretical work in "responsible AI" --- fairness, privacy, social choice, CS&Law, explainability, etc.

FORC 2026: Call for Papers

The 7th annual Symposium on Foundations of Responsible Computing (FORC) will be held on June 3-5, 2026 at Harvard University. Brief summary for those who are familiar with past editions (prior to 2…

responsiblecomputing.org

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 2d

Say a paper has a long and convoluted proof for a statement. Before, either it's fundamentally tough to prove, or they're a bad technical writer. Now, there's the lurking suspicion that your time is being wasted as you're forced to read AI slop.

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 2d

One frustrating AI impact is the resulting lack of trust, esp when trust feels lower than ever.

it's ubiquitous, but e.g., a bad review may have prev been blamed on a lazy or ignorant reviewer. Now the accusation is that it's LLM generated: maximally lazy to the point of malice.

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let-all.com @let-all.com · 8d

We have two new mentees who are offering their time via office hours! Please show Sandeep Silwal and Kevin Tian some love and sign up to meet them!
let-all.com/officehours....

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Chara Podimata @charapod.bsky.social · 9d

At my side-gig as a podcaster, I recently had the joy of interviewing Sam Hopkins!

let-all.com @let-all.com · 9d

We've got the next episode of the learning theory podcast, Probably Approximately Correct Learners!

This episode is with Samuel B. Hopkins at MIT -- check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oeA...

Ep. 3: Sam Hopkins

YouTube video by Learning Theory Alliance (LeT-All)

www.youtube.com

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let-all.com @let-all.com · 9d

We've got the next episode of the learning theory podcast, Probably Approximately Correct Learners!

This episode is with Samuel B. Hopkins at MIT -- check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oeA...

Ep. 3: Sam Hopkins

YouTube video by Learning Theory Alliance (LeT-All)

www.youtube.com

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 12d

Getting mixed signals here

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Differential Privacy @differentialprivacy.org · 17d

Query-Efficient Locally Private Hypothesis Selection via the Scheffe Graph

Gautam Kamath, Alireza F. Pour, Matthew Regehr, David P. Woodruff

http://arxiv.org/abs/2509.16180

$Query-Efficient Locally Private Hypothesis Selection via the Scheffe Graph Gautam Kamath, Alireza F. Pour, Matthew Regehr, David P. Woodruff http://arxiv.org/abs/2509.16180 We propose an algorithm with improved query-complexity for the problem of hypothesis selection under local differential privacy constraints. Given a set of $k$ probability distributions $Q$, we describe an algorithm that satisfies local differential privacy, performs $\tilde{O}(k^{3/2})$ non-adaptive queries to individuals who each have samples from a probability distribution $p$, and outputs a probability distribution from the set $Q$ which is nearly the closest to $p$. Previous algorithms required either $\Omega(k^2)$ queries or many rounds of interactive queries. Technically, we introduce a new object we dub the Scheff\'e graph, which captures structure of the differences between distributions in $Q$, and may be of more broad interest for hypothesis selection tasks.$

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 22d

Here's the link: www.reed.edu/dean_of_facu...

Also check out this list of other PUI places hiring in CS (Reed's posting isn't up yet): cs-pui.github.io

Tenure-Track Position in Computer Systems - Office of the Dean of the Faculty - Reed College

www.reed.edu

Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 22d

While I'm here, let me advertise that Reed CS is hiring this year in Systems! It's a wonderful set of people in the deparment, really engaged students, and (unlike many college) you can live in a city. Deadline October 17

Definitely apply if you're looking for a "PUI" position

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 23d

I'm in Portland, Oregon visiting Reed College (@reed.edu) as part of the external review for their computer science department!

This picture looks like a typical New England liberal arts college, but the PNW remains one of the most beautiful parts of the US.

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 23d

CC @adamsmith.xyz

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 23d

If you work on theory in responsible computing and are looking for a job, fill out this form before September 28!

Responsible computing includes private data analysis, fairness, robustness, mathematical approaches bridging computer science, law, ethics, etc.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Jon Ullman @thejonullman.bsky.social · 23d

Link to be included: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Last year's list if you're curious: drive.google.com/file/d/1Hyvg...

FORC Job List 2025-2026

If you would like to be included in the "FORC" job list for graduating PhDs, postdocs and other junior researchers, or if you would like to nominate someone, fill out the form below. The intention is ...

docs.google.com

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Jon Ullman @thejonullman.bsky.social · 23d

📢Adam Smith, @gautamkamath.com, and I are putting together a list of job market candidates in Foundations of Responsible Computing! Last year's list was a great success so we're keeping it going!

If you want to be included, or nominate someone, see link in the replies!

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Konrad Rieck 🌈 @rieck.mlsec.org · 23d

Got some hot research cooking? 🔥

The @satml.org paper deadline is just 9 days away. We are looking forward to your work on security, privacy, and fairness in machine learning.

👉 satml.org/call-for-pap...
⏰ Sep 24

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 24d

That shouldn't stop you in the window seat, if you don't mind confrontation

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 24d

Choose the aisle seat if you're a people pleaser, choose the window seat if you're confrontational, and choose the middle seat if you're a masochist.

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 24d

Anyone who's done a PhD knows the feeling

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · 28d

Always a pleasant reminder every time I stop by my local public library @kitchlibrary.bsky.social (see bottom right)

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · Sep 8

I and a few others are lending our time to the community to chat to anyone around the world with an internet connection!

Book a slot if you want to chat. I've talked to folks about how to get involved in research, which grad program to choose, and much more!

let-all.com @let-all.com · Sep 8

Wanna chat with an experienced learning theory researcher? We have open office hours online with four awesome folks, Surbhi Goel (@surbhigoel.bsky.social), Gautam Kamath (@gautamkamath.com), Ayush Sekhari, and Lydia Zakynthinou)!

Book a slot and ask them anything!
let-all.com/officehours....

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let-all.com @let-all.com · Sep 8

Wanna chat with an experienced learning theory researcher? We have open office hours online with four awesome folks, Surbhi Goel (@surbhigoel.bsky.social), Gautam Kamath (@gautamkamath.com), Ayush Sekhari, and Lydia Zakynthinou)!

Book a slot and ask them anything!
let-all.com/officehours....

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · Sep 5

Congrats and farewell to my Masters student Jimmy Z. Di. He presented his thesis on memorization in diffusion models (arxiv.org/abs/2508.12148) in addition to his other unlearning work (arxiv.org/abs/2406.17216 arxiv.org/abs/2212.10717). He goes on to a PhD at @uwmadison.bsky.social. We'll miss you!

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · Sep 5

The great thing about parenting a toddler is that the rest of your day is easy after whatever you've been through by 9 am

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Gautam Kamath @gautamkamath.com · Sep 4

First lecture today: connecting to the projector with Linux worked immediately, but Windows didn't work due to a driver issue...? 10 years ago this would be unthinkable.

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