Dani Roytburg

e-mail: droytbur@andrew.cmu.edu or djroytburg@gmail.com

Fellow, ML Alignment and Theory Scholars.

Machine Learning Department, Carnegie Mellon University.

This summer, I am a fellow at the ML Alignment and Theory Scholars Program, advised by Shi Feng.

I am a Master's student in the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University. I investigate methods to improve alignment and control of language models in multi-agent systems. My current interests revolve around multi-agent reinforcement learning, social networks, and weak-to-strong model dynamics. My work at CMU is advised by Daphne Ippolito.

In my spare time, I have the joy of working on the executive board of CMU's AI Safety Initiative where I work on graduate student outreach; field-building and recruiting in AI Safety mean a lot to me!

Previously, I graduated summa cum laude from Emory University with a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Statistics, working with Lauren Klein on modeling semantic evolution in online communities as well as auditing bias in NLP. I did my honor's thesis on structured prediction and argument mining under the supervision of Joyce Ho and Prof. Klein. I am grateful to these advisors and others who have fostered my passion for social networks, responsible AI, and careful research.

CMU AI Safety Initiative tabling event
CASI paints the Fence, Apr. 2026. Photo by Dorian Clay.
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