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The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) is a multidisciplinary research and teaching department at the University of Oxford, that collectively helps shape the development of our digital world for the public good.
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AI has crossed a new frontier in cyber security. According to the OII’s Prof. @rosariataddeo.bsky.social, an autonomous cyber attack was carried out by an AI system for the first time. 👇
She writes in the @financialtimes.com: www.ft.com/content/9966...
She writes in the @financialtimes.com: www.ft.com/content/9966...
Agentic AI is the hacker’s new accomplice
The automation of attacker-defender dynamics is a long-standing fear among cyber defence specialists
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November 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
AI has crossed a new frontier in cyber security. According to the OII’s Prof. @rosariataddeo.bsky.social, an autonomous cyber attack was carried out by an AI system for the first time. 👇
She writes in the @financialtimes.com: www.ft.com/content/9966...
She writes in the @financialtimes.com: www.ft.com/content/9966...
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💡It was great to engage with fellow researchers & present our work on content moderation
📃Our research uses state-of-the-art VLMs to examine the moderation of content from 11k+ YouTube channels & their 6mil+ videos on US politics during the 2024 Pres Election
🙌Thank you @oii.ox.ac.uk for hosting!
📃Our research uses state-of-the-art VLMs to examine the moderation of content from 11k+ YouTube channels & their 6mil+ videos on US politics during the 2024 Pres Election
🙌Thank you @oii.ox.ac.uk for hosting!
50 researchers from across Europe and North America recently came to University of Oxford for a two-day workshop at St Anne's College, University of Oxford, exploring the future of social media research.
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
💡It was great to engage with fellow researchers & present our work on content moderation
📃Our research uses state-of-the-art VLMs to examine the moderation of content from 11k+ YouTube channels & their 6mil+ videos on US politics during the 2024 Pres Election
🙌Thank you @oii.ox.ac.uk for hosting!
📃Our research uses state-of-the-art VLMs to examine the moderation of content from 11k+ YouTube channels & their 6mil+ videos on US politics during the 2024 Pres Election
🙌Thank you @oii.ox.ac.uk for hosting!
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The Oxford curates the latest policy-relevant research from across @ox.ac.uk alongside practical opportunities to connect and collaborate with Oxford researchers.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Oxford curates the latest policy-relevant research from across @ox.ac.uk alongside practical opportunities to connect and collaborate with Oxford researchers.
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Job alert! We’re looking to hire an External Engagement and Executive Education Manager to join our busy administration team at @oii.ox.ac.uk. Full-time, fixed term role for one year with possible extension, starting Jan 2026. Find out more and apply today! www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/vacan...
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Job alert! We’re looking to hire an External Engagement and Executive Education Manager to join our busy administration team at @oii.ox.ac.uk. Full-time, fixed term role for one year with possible extension, starting Jan 2026. Find out more and apply today! www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/vacan...
ICYMI: New essay from @carlbfrey.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk @oxmartinschool.bsky.social explores the history of technological progress and how the new AI revolution can shape the future. elpais.com/tecnologia/2...
Carl Benedikt Frey, economista: “La URSS era buena construyendo, pero se necesita un sistema descentralizado para innovar”
El investigador de la Universidad de Oxford publica un ensayo en el que analiza la historia del progreso tecnológico y cómo la nueva revolución puede dar forma a los años que vienen
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November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
ICYMI: New essay from @carlbfrey.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk @oxmartinschool.bsky.social explores the history of technological progress and how the new AI revolution can shape the future. elpais.com/tecnologia/2...
New! Excited for the @oii.ox.ac.uk delegation of researchers exploring metrics and fairness at the upcoming @neuripsconf.bsky.social 2025. Find out more about their presentations, poster sessions and workshops at the AI conference: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/... 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
New! Excited for the @oii.ox.ac.uk delegation of researchers exploring metrics and fairness at the upcoming @neuripsconf.bsky.social 2025. Find out more about their presentations, poster sessions and workshops at the AI conference: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/... 1/2
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The next session of the ISSMDA seminar will take place on November 27th with our keynote speaker, Professor Bernie Hogan (@oii.ox.ac.uk, @ox.ac.uk): “The Autoencoder’s Dilemma: Semantic superposition and Learning from Machine Learning”
Online registration: univ-amu-fr.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Online registration: univ-amu-fr.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The next session of the ISSMDA seminar will take place on November 27th with our keynote speaker, Professor Bernie Hogan (@oii.ox.ac.uk, @ox.ac.uk): “The Autoencoder’s Dilemma: Semantic superposition and Learning from Machine Learning”
Online registration: univ-amu-fr.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Online registration: univ-amu-fr.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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🏙️ In den deutschen Ballungsräumen gehen die #Mieten durch die Decke. Was tun? Fabian #Braesemann, @oii.ox.ac.uk, schlägt im Wirtschaftsdienst einen an der Flächennutzung orientierten #Zertifikatehandel vor, wie er aus der Umweltpolitik bekannt ist.
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Wohnungskrise: Systemische Wohnungspolitik
Der Wirtschaftsdienst publiziert jeden Monat Beiträge von namhaften Autoren aus Wissenschaft, Politik und Praxis zu aktuellen Themen der Wirtschafts- und Sozialpolitik in Deutschland und der EU.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🏙️ In den deutschen Ballungsräumen gehen die #Mieten durch die Decke. Was tun? Fabian #Braesemann, @oii.ox.ac.uk, schlägt im Wirtschaftsdienst einen an der Flächennutzung orientierten #Zertifikatehandel vor, wie er aus der Umweltpolitik bekannt ist.
www.wirtschaftsdienst.eu/inhalt/jahr/...
www.wirtschaftsdienst.eu/inhalt/jahr/...
50 researchers from across Europe and North America recently came to University of Oxford for a two-day workshop at St Anne's College, University of Oxford, exploring the future of social media research.
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
50 researchers from across Europe and North America recently came to University of Oxford for a two-day workshop at St Anne's College, University of Oxford, exploring the future of social media research.
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#AI is reshaping the workplace, but is it fair?
Led by Prof Mark Graham @oii.ox.ac.uk and @wzb.bsky.social, @towardsfairwork.bsky.social sets global standards for fair, digital labour.
The project was Highly Commended at the 2025 SocSci Impact Awards:
🔗 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/raising-stan... #SocSciAI
Led by Prof Mark Graham @oii.ox.ac.uk and @wzb.bsky.social, @towardsfairwork.bsky.social sets global standards for fair, digital labour.
The project was Highly Commended at the 2025 SocSci Impact Awards:
🔗 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/raising-stan... #SocSciAI
Raising standards for workers in the global digital economy
www.socsci.ox.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
#AI is reshaping the workplace, but is it fair?
Led by Prof Mark Graham @oii.ox.ac.uk and @wzb.bsky.social, @towardsfairwork.bsky.social sets global standards for fair, digital labour.
The project was Highly Commended at the 2025 SocSci Impact Awards:
🔗 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/raising-stan... #SocSciAI
Led by Prof Mark Graham @oii.ox.ac.uk and @wzb.bsky.social, @towardsfairwork.bsky.social sets global standards for fair, digital labour.
The project was Highly Commended at the 2025 SocSci Impact Awards:
🔗 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/raising-stan... #SocSciAI
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'AI is not just something to react to, but something that people should actively shape in relation to the kinds of education & indeed society, we want.'
@oii.ox.ac.uk's Prof Eynon⬇️
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11-17-expert-comment-digital-literacy-curriculum-opportunity-more-proactive-response-ai
@oii.ox.ac.uk's Prof Eynon⬇️
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11-17-expert-comment-digital-literacy-curriculum-opportunity-more-proactive-response-ai
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
'AI is not just something to react to, but something that people should actively shape in relation to the kinds of education & indeed society, we want.'
@oii.ox.ac.uk's Prof Eynon⬇️
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11-17-expert-comment-digital-literacy-curriculum-opportunity-more-proactive-response-ai
@oii.ox.ac.uk's Prof Eynon⬇️
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11-17-expert-comment-digital-literacy-curriculum-opportunity-more-proactive-response-ai
The @newscientist.com reports that Google’s latest model reportedly beats its rivals in benchmark tests. It cites the OII's Dr Luc Rocher, who notes that while this appears like an improvement, we need to be careful about how we interpret results.
institutions.newscientist.com/article/2505...
institutions.newscientist.com/article/2505...
institutions.newscientist.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The @newscientist.com reports that Google’s latest model reportedly beats its rivals in benchmark tests. It cites the OII's Dr Luc Rocher, who notes that while this appears like an improvement, we need to be careful about how we interpret results.
institutions.newscientist.com/article/2505...
institutions.newscientist.com/article/2505...
The OII's Prof. Rebecca Eynon says educators must go beyond preparing students to cope with technology — and instead help them shape it.
Read more in @businessinsider.com:
www.businessinsider.com/oxford-profe...
Read more in @businessinsider.com:
www.businessinsider.com/oxford-profe...
3 ways schools can teach students to shape AI: Oxford professor
Oxford professor Rebecca Eynon says schools must move beyond coding lessons to teach students how to question, design, and shape AI's impact.
www.businessinsider.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The OII's Prof. Rebecca Eynon says educators must go beyond preparing students to cope with technology — and instead help them shape it.
Read more in @businessinsider.com:
www.businessinsider.com/oxford-profe...
Read more in @businessinsider.com:
www.businessinsider.com/oxford-profe...
ICYMI: The AI Bubble’s Shaky Math by @carlbfrey.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk @projectsyndicate.bsky.social prosyn.org/yvrDQYZ?refe...
The AI Bubble’s Shaky Math
Carl Benedikt Frey thinks the productivity gains are more muted, and the macro risks more pronounced, than in the dot-com bubble.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
ICYMI: The AI Bubble’s Shaky Math by @carlbfrey.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk @projectsyndicate.bsky.social prosyn.org/yvrDQYZ?refe...
We’re hiring! We’re recruiting an Executive Assistant and Research Group Administrator to work as part of @oii.ox.ac.uk's busy administrative team. EA/PA experience is essential for this role. F/t, fixed term until October 2026. Find out more and apply today! www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/vacan...
November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We’re hiring! We’re recruiting an Executive Assistant and Research Group Administrator to work as part of @oii.ox.ac.uk's busy administrative team. EA/PA experience is essential for this role. F/t, fixed term until October 2026. Find out more and apply today! www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/vacan...
ICYMI: Great piece by @decorrespondent.nl including an interview with @rocher.lc about AI benchmarks, the way main AI models are currently evaluation and their latest co-authored review of 445 AI benchmarks. Read the full article: decorrespondent.nl/16539/de-cla...
De claims over steeds slimmere AI-modellen? Meer vibe dan wetenschap
Benchmarks, de heilige rapportcijfers van AI-modellen, worden opgevoerd als wetenschappelijk bewijs om aan te tonen dat AI steeds intelligenter wordt. Maar is dat wel zo? Nieuw onderzoek laat zien dat...
decorrespondent.nl
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
ICYMI: Great piece by @decorrespondent.nl including an interview with @rocher.lc about AI benchmarks, the way main AI models are currently evaluation and their latest co-authored review of 445 AI benchmarks. Read the full article: decorrespondent.nl/16539/de-cla...
New! Reflections from @oii.ox.ac.uk DPhil student Yi-Ting Lien, following her recent visit to the Global Technology Forum 2025, held at the Technical University of Munich. Read her blog: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
OII | Reflections on the Global Technology Forum from Oxford-Dieter Schwarz-OII-Scholar Yi-Ting Lien.
Yi-Ting Lien shares her perspective on the Global Technology Forum.
www.oii.ox.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
New! Reflections from @oii.ox.ac.uk DPhil student Yi-Ting Lien, following her recent visit to the Global Technology Forum 2025, held at the Technical University of Munich. Read her blog: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
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AI's impact on our societies is ever-evolving. How can we ensure it's used in a beneficial way?
This month we're exploring how social sciences can help us understand & explore the influence of #AI - including governance, ethics, policy & more. #SocSciAI
www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/ai-and-society
This month we're exploring how social sciences can help us understand & explore the influence of #AI - including governance, ethics, policy & more. #SocSciAI
www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/ai-and-society
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
AI's impact on our societies is ever-evolving. How can we ensure it's used in a beneficial way?
This month we're exploring how social sciences can help us understand & explore the influence of #AI - including governance, ethics, policy & more. #SocSciAI
www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/ai-and-society
This month we're exploring how social sciences can help us understand & explore the influence of #AI - including governance, ethics, policy & more. #SocSciAI
www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/ai-and-society
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#AI impacts work, communication, and governance.
SocSci Professors @helenmargetts.bsky.social @carlbfrey.bsky.social Robert Trager and Dr Keegan McBride explore the big questions surrounding AI.
#SocSciAI @oii.ox.ac.uk @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goxq...
SocSci Professors @helenmargetts.bsky.social @carlbfrey.bsky.social Robert Trager and Dr Keegan McBride explore the big questions surrounding AI.
#SocSciAI @oii.ox.ac.uk @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goxq...
AI and Society - why do social sciences matter?
YouTube video by Social Sciences Division
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November 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
#AI impacts work, communication, and governance.
SocSci Professors @helenmargetts.bsky.social @carlbfrey.bsky.social Robert Trager and Dr Keegan McBride explore the big questions surrounding AI.
#SocSciAI @oii.ox.ac.uk @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goxq...
SocSci Professors @helenmargetts.bsky.social @carlbfrey.bsky.social Robert Trager and Dr Keegan McBride explore the big questions surrounding AI.
#SocSciAI @oii.ox.ac.uk @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goxq...
Interesting new discussion paper from the Tech Policy Design, ‘AI Sovereignty to AI Agency', authors Zoe Hawkins, Research Associate, @oii.ox.ac.uk, Rebecca Razavi, Visiting Policy Fellow, OII and Prof. Vili Lehdonvirta. Read the paper: techpolicy.au/wp-content/u...
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Interesting new discussion paper from the Tech Policy Design, ‘AI Sovereignty to AI Agency', authors Zoe Hawkins, Research Associate, @oii.ox.ac.uk, Rebecca Razavi, Visiting Policy Fellow, OII and Prof. Vili Lehdonvirta. Read the paper: techpolicy.au/wp-content/u...
ICYMI: Find out why Dr Fabian Stephany believes having a multi-generational workforce is important for economic success. Read his latest interview with @cnbc.com: www.cnbc.com/2025/11/16/w...
In defense of junior staff: Why replacing young people with AI could spark a 'talent doom cycle'
"You're missing a significant aspect of growth if you shut down the pipeline on bringing junior or entry-level talent into an organization," one CEO said.
www.cnbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
ICYMI: Find out why Dr Fabian Stephany believes having a multi-generational workforce is important for economic success. Read his latest interview with @cnbc.com: www.cnbc.com/2025/11/16/w...
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Join us online this Thursday!
📌 Utrecht University's CDH online lecture:
"Following the thing AI – from ecological ruinations to ecofeminist imaginations"
👉Thursday 20/11 at 15:30
cdh.uu.nl/event/cdh-on...
"Following the thing AI – from ecological ruinations to ecofeminist imaginations"
👉Thursday 20/11 at 15:30
cdh.uu.nl/event/cdh-on...
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Join us online this Thursday!
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COMMENT: Digital literacy on the curriculum is an opportunity for a more proactive response to AI in schools.
Professor Rebecca Eynon has written a comment piece discussing the recommendations set out in the recent curriculum and assessment review 💡
Read the piece here 👉 shorturl.at/X2GuQ
Professor Rebecca Eynon has written a comment piece discussing the recommendations set out in the recent curriculum and assessment review 💡
Read the piece here 👉 shorturl.at/X2GuQ
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
COMMENT: Digital literacy on the curriculum is an opportunity for a more proactive response to AI in schools.
Professor Rebecca Eynon has written a comment piece discussing the recommendations set out in the recent curriculum and assessment review 💡
Read the piece here 👉 shorturl.at/X2GuQ
Professor Rebecca Eynon has written a comment piece discussing the recommendations set out in the recent curriculum and assessment review 💡
Read the piece here 👉 shorturl.at/X2GuQ
Event alert! Join us for @oii.ox.ac.uk's ‘Decoding Democracy: Politics, AI and Data’ with Dr Roxana Radu, @blavatnikschool.bsky.social; Dr Linda Li, LSE and Joseph D’Urso, @thetimes.com. Tuesday 25 November 17.30-19.30 GMT, @jesusoxford.bsky.social. Register today! www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
OII | Decoding Democracy: Politics, Data and AI
Get ready to dive into the intersection of politics and AI through a range of perspectives.
A joint OII and Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub, Jesus College Event
www.oii.ox.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Event alert! Join us for @oii.ox.ac.uk's ‘Decoding Democracy: Politics, AI and Data’ with Dr Roxana Radu, @blavatnikschool.bsky.social; Dr Linda Li, LSE and Joseph D’Urso, @thetimes.com. Tuesday 25 November 17.30-19.30 GMT, @jesusoxford.bsky.social. Register today! www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
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First was a fantastic discussion between @superwuster.bsky.social and Cory Doctorow on the dual trends of enshittification and extraction and what to do about them at @oii.ox.ac.uk. Highly recommend www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkYx... (2/6)
Enshittification and Extraction: The Internet Sucks Now
YouTube video by Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
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November 18, 2025 at 1:51 AM
First was a fantastic discussion between @superwuster.bsky.social and Cory Doctorow on the dual trends of enshittification and extraction and what to do about them at @oii.ox.ac.uk. Highly recommend www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkYx... (2/6)