About the researcher
Kerry Thornhill is a graduate student in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of North Texas and the author of the NIC research program. His work asks how people can question the grounds of AI-shaped institutional determinations and how institutions can remain answerable to those affected.
The program connects conceptual analysis, normative political philosophy, social epistemology, and proposed empirical research on evidence use. His professional background includes real estate brokerage, transportation operations, and the design of organizational information systems.
About this publication
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Affiliation and responsibility
The University of North Texas affiliation identifies the author’s academic setting. This is an independently authored research publication; its arguments and interpretations are the author’s responsibility.