Data & Society

Data & Society studies the social implications of data-centric technologies, automation, and AI.

Through empirical research and active engagement, our work illuminates the values and decisions that drive these systems — and shows why they must be grounded in equity and human dignity.

How societies choose to design and govern technology will determine our collective future. As part of a vibrant and growing field, we work to highlight these stakes and help shape solutions.

The Latest from Data & Society

Democratizing AI: Principles for Meaningful Public Participation

In her new policy brief, Democratizing AI, Michele Gilman offers evidence-based recommendations for better structuring public participation processes for AI — and underscores the urgency of enacting them.

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Democratizing AI: Principles for Meaningful Public Participation

On October 19 at 1 p.m. ET, join us online as Michele Gilman discusses her new policy brief with Harini Suresh and Richard Wingfield, in a conversation moderated by D&S's Brian Chen and Meg Young.

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Amazon's Trickle-Down Monopoly

A new FTC lawsuit accuses Amazon of anti-competitive actions that have, among other things, harmed the third-party sellers in its marketplace. In her report, Moira Weigel explores how these sellers have been key to Amazon's power.

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A More Immediate "AI Risk"

“Policymakers and politicians should be paying attention to the protections of fundamental rights, and the durability of any [AI] governance framework,” Janet Haven tells Politico.

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