Britt Paris urges us to think about how the panic narrative around AI can be manipulated to a certain end, such as financial gain. Read on Points

As AI becomes integrated into our everyday lives, how might it be gamed by humans, and how should we reconceptualize our notions of security? "It is imperative to leverage a socio-technical frame to conceptualize safe and se... Read on Points

In this article, Research Lead Madeleine Clare Elish investigates who bears the responsibility when an automated system fails. "Just as the crumple zone in a car is designed to absorb the force of impact in a crash, the human ... Read on Engaging Science, Technology, and Society

In the new Data & Society report “Governing Artificial Intelligence,” Mark Latonero assesses how human rights can be applied in the governance of AI and offers initial recommendations for stakeholders. Read more

On April 26-27, Data & Society hosted a multidisciplinary workshop on AI and Human Rights. In this Points piece, Data + Human Rights Research Lead Mark Latonero and Research Analyst Melanie Penagos summarize discussions fro... Read on Points

Bruce Schneier presents Security and Privacy in a Hyper-Connected World.     We have created a world where information technology permeates our economies, social interactions, and intimate selves. The c... Read more

D&S affiliate Kate Crawford, with Ryan Calo, wrote this piece discussing risks in AI. Artificial intelligence presents a cultural shift as much as a technical one. This is similar to technological inflection points of the ... Read on Nature

D&S Advisor Tarleton Gillespie responds to Gizmodo's recent piece alleging bias in Facebook's Trending Topics list. He argues that information algorithms like the ones used to identify “trends” on Facebook do not work alone... Read on CultureDigitally.org