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Jonathan Zong is an Assistant Professor of Information Science who leads the Data & Design Group at the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Faculty Associate at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. 

In his research, Jonathan partners with blind collaborators and study participants to co-design accessible interfaces for non-visual data exploration. He has also developed systems and frameworks for technology refusal and data ethics, supporting communities to resist harmful data collection practices. His work has been recognized by the MIT Morningside Academy for Design Fellowship, the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, and Forbes 30 Under 30 Scientists.

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The Web Is Being Made Accessible for AI, Not People

Faculty Associate Jonathan Zong and Frank Elavsky note that web developers are accommodating AI 'readers.'

May 20, 2026