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.
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Why We’re Endorsing the AI Environmental Impacts Act
It is critical to have a grounded understanding of AI’s impact on the natural environment. This bill calls attention to the necessity of studying those impacts and putting government resources behind it.
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Generative AI’s Labor Impacts: Recognition
On February 8 at 3:30 p.m. ET, don't miss part 2 in our series on generative AI and labor: In conversation with D&S’s Aiha Nguyen, and Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo, Şerife (Sherry) Wong, and Sara Ziff will consider how we can recognize the value of work beyond the form it takes. RSVP to join us in NYC or online.
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Data In/Visibility
On Thursday, February 15 at 1 p.m. ET, Queer Data Studies anthology contributors Nikita Shepard and Harris Kornstein will break down the dichotomy between the visibility and opacity of queer subjects in data with the anthology’s editor, Patrick Keilty, and D&S Research Analyst Joan Mukogosi. RSVP and join us online.
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What Federal Agencies Can Learn from NYC’s AI Hiring Law
In The Hill, AI on the Ground Program Director Jacob Metcalf explains what federal agencies can learn from NYC’s law, which is the very first to mandate that anyone developing or deploying automated systems share evidence about the fairness of their decisions with the public.