Data & Society Research Institute

An independent nonprofit research institute studying the social implications of data, automation, and AI.

About Us

Year Founded:

2014

Geography:

North America

Address:

36 West 20th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10011, United States

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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.

Impact

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

Upcoming Goals

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

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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