Data & Society

Research and policy for the public interest

Data & Society believes that technology policy must be grounded in empirical evidence, account for tech’s real-world impacts, and serve the public.

The Latest from Data & Society

What is Work Worth? Exploring What Generative AI Means for Workers’ Lives and Labor

On May 8 and 9, we’re hosting an online workshop on the intersection of generative AI technologies and work. Learn more about what we’re looking for and apply by February 7.

Points

What Does Silicon Valley Want?

In a personal reflection, Brian J. Chen offers some lines of inquiry, directions, and tentative explanations for understanding and engaging on matters of tech policy in this moment.

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Insights from the Data for Black Lives Conference

Anuli Akanegbu reflects on the connections between data practices and systemic racism, and offers resolutions to guide work that prioritizes the humane over the artificial.

Primer

Generative AI and Labor: Power, Hype, and Value at Work

This new primer shows that understanding how AI will affect work requires examining how work is organized, how industries are structured, and whose and what work is valued.

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