Christopher Schwartz
Research Scientist
Christopher Schwartz
Research Scientist
Bio
Christopher Schwartz is a simulation ethicist, studying how AI-generated or manipulated “realities” can augment or deteriorate knowledge practices, institutional workflows, and human decision-making. A philosopher by academic training and a former journalist, he also works in wargaming, counter-surveillance, technology adoption, and various topics in philosophy. He holds a doctorate from KU Leuven's Institute of Philosophy, where he was also a guest researcher at the Computer Security and Industrial Cryptography (COSIC) research unit. He also holds degrees from La Salle University.
In the News
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June 9, 2026
Anthropic called for a pause in the development of the most advanced models and Trump established greater federal control over their launch
The Chilean newspaper, El Mercurio, interviewed Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity, about Anthropic’s recent call to slow or halt AI development if serious risks emerge, alongside the Trump administration’s executive order highlighting AI-related national security concerns. (This content is in Spanish and will require a subscription to read.)
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April 14, 2026
Journalism Dean Works to Help Newsrooms Spot AI-Generated Fakes
The University of Mississippi writes about a new book from Andrea Hickerson, dean at Ole Miss and former RIT faculty member; Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity; and Matthew Wright, O’Sullivan Professor and chair of the Department of Cybersecurity. The book, Fake-Checking: A Journalist's Guide to Deepfakes, is a practical guide that addresses growing concerns of AI-generated media's impact on accurate reporting.
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December 16, 2025
Man plants suspicious hosta seeds, discovers they’re not hostas at all
WHEC-TV speaks to Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity, about how AI-generated ads can be deceptive.
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June 17, 2026
Schwartz publishes paper on governing synthetic data
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January 23, 2026
Cybersecurity and IGM faculty publish in The Cyber Defense Review
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December 8, 2025
Schwartz, Wright, and Hickerson publish book