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Policy Brief
Dispelling Myths of AI and Efficiency
Policy Director Brian J. Chen lays out empirical evidence to counter the myths that are fueling DOGE’s “AI-first” strategy.
Announcement
Michelle Miller Joins the D&S Board
We’re delighted that Michelle Miller, director of innovation for the Center of Labor and a Just Economy at Harvard Law School, has joined Data & Society’s board of directors.
Announcement
Welcoming New Affiliates
These nine affiliates join a network of experts who collaborate with D&S staff to realize a future where technological development is guided by equity and human dignity.
Event
April 10: Resisting Predatory Data
Join Predatory Data author Anita Say Chan, Emile P. Torres, and Timnit Gebru for an online discussion of the 21st century eugenics revival in big tech and how to resist it, moderated by D&S’s Maia Woluchem.