Data & Society Research Institute
An independent nonprofit research institute studying the social implications of data, automation, and AI.
Year Founded
2014
Geography
North America
Address
36 West 20th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10011, United States
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
Social implications of data-centric technologies
Algorithmic impact and accountability
AI systems and machine learning
Future of work and labor
Trustworthy online infrastructures
Health, equity, and technology
Policy and public engagement
Key Priorities
Continue original research on AI, automation, and algorithmic accountability
Ground public and policy debate in empirical evidence
Center the communities most affected by data-centric technologies
Protect the independence of researchers and fellows
Mission
To advance public understanding of the social and cultural implications of data-centric technologies and automation. Through interdisciplinary research and engagement, Data & Society produces original evidence to ground informed public debate and to ensure that the development and governance of technology is grounded in equity and human dignity.
Milestones
2024: Joined civil-society coalition letters to administration officials on AI and platform accountability
2021: Expanded research programs on algorithmic impact, labor, and trustworthy infrastructures
2014: Founded in New York City by danah boyd with support from Microsoft Research
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