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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
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/...
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.
prosyn.org
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)
New! Expert comment: Digital literacy on the curriculum is an opportunity for a more proactive response to AI in schools, Professor Rebecca Eynon, @oii.ox.ac.uk, @education.ox.ac.uk. Read her comment piece: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
New! Expert comment: Digital literacy on the curriculum is an opportunity for a more proactive response to AI in schools, Professor Rebecca Eynon, @oii.ox.ac.uk, @education.ox.ac.uk. Read her comment piece: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
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KI wird ab 2028 jeden Tag rund 150.000 Jobrollen verändern. Im Handelsblatt erklärt der Ökonom Fabian Stephany (@oii.ox.ac.uk | HIIG), warum #KI Kompetenz zur neuen Basisqualifikation wird, Soft Skills an Wert gewinnen und Lernen zur Chefsache werden muss.
👉 www.handelsblatt.com/technik/ki/k...
👉 www.handelsblatt.com/technik/ki/k...
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
KI wird ab 2028 jeden Tag rund 150.000 Jobrollen verändern. Im Handelsblatt erklärt der Ökonom Fabian Stephany (@oii.ox.ac.uk | HIIG), warum #KI Kompetenz zur neuen Basisqualifikation wird, Soft Skills an Wert gewinnen und Lernen zur Chefsache werden muss.
👉 www.handelsblatt.com/technik/ki/k...
👉 www.handelsblatt.com/technik/ki/k...
Excited to welcome Borut Petek as a Visiting Policy Fellow at @oii.ox.ac.uk ! He’ll work with @computermacgyver.bsky.social (Prof Scott Hale) on how platforms like TikTok & Telegram shape democracy, focusing on foreign interference & electoral disinformation. More: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/research/vis...
November 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Excited to welcome Borut Petek as a Visiting Policy Fellow at @oii.ox.ac.uk ! He’ll work with @computermacgyver.bsky.social (Prof Scott Hale) on how platforms like TikTok & Telegram shape democracy, focusing on foreign interference & electoral disinformation. More: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/research/vis...
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📌 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 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
📌 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...
New! Jason I. Kim, Visiting Policy Fellow @oii.ox.ac.uk reflects on the LLM arms race and considers how digital ecosystems learn to defend at the speed of change. Read his latest blog: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
New! Jason I. Kim, Visiting Policy Fellow @oii.ox.ac.uk reflects on the LLM arms race and considers how digital ecosystems learn to defend at the speed of change. Read his latest blog: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
The OII's Dr Fabian Stephany appeared on Brazil's Fantastico programme on @tvglobo.com to discuss how AI and robots will impact the future of work.
According to Dr. Stephany, AI can be an ally for job seekers and help them achieve higher pay. Watch here: globoplay.globo.com/v/14083982/
According to Dr. Stephany, AI can be an ally for job seekers and help them achieve higher pay. Watch here: globoplay.globo.com/v/14083982/
November 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The OII's Dr Fabian Stephany appeared on Brazil's Fantastico programme on @tvglobo.com to discuss how AI and robots will impact the future of work.
According to Dr. Stephany, AI can be an ally for job seekers and help them achieve higher pay. Watch here: globoplay.globo.com/v/14083982/
According to Dr. Stephany, AI can be an ally for job seekers and help them achieve higher pay. Watch here: globoplay.globo.com/v/14083982/
OII colleagues visited IPAI (Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence) while in Heilbronn for the Global Technology Forum.
IPAI’s vision is to build a collaborative, human-centred AI ecosystem, and closely aligns with many of the themes explored at the OII.
IPAI’s vision is to build a collaborative, human-centred AI ecosystem, and closely aligns with many of the themes explored at the OII.
November 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
OII colleagues visited IPAI (Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence) while in Heilbronn for the Global Technology Forum.
IPAI’s vision is to build a collaborative, human-centred AI ecosystem, and closely aligns with many of the themes explored at the OII.
IPAI’s vision is to build a collaborative, human-centred AI ecosystem, and closely aligns with many of the themes explored at the OII.
Excited to welcome Mark Boris Andrijanič as a Visiting Policy Fellow at The Oxford Internet Institute! He’ll work with Dr Johann Laux on advancing responsible AI use in government & defence.
Learn more about our VPFs here: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/visit...
Learn more about our VPFs here: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/visit...
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Excited to welcome Mark Boris Andrijanič as a Visiting Policy Fellow at The Oxford Internet Institute! He’ll work with Dr Johann Laux on advancing responsible AI use in government & defence.
Learn more about our VPFs here: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/visit...
Learn more about our VPFs here: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/visit...
ICYMI: New interview with @geoplace.bsky.social @towardsfairwork.bsky.social speaking to German newspaper Der Freitag about the hidden human cost of the AI revolution. www.freitag.de/autoren/der-...
„Die Arbeitsbedingungen sind brutal“: Über die geheimen Malocher hinter ChatGPT
Hinter jedem KI-Bild steckt Handarbeit: Menschen in Kenia, Indien oder auf den Philippinen schuften stundenlang für Hungerlöhne, um Maschinen klüger zu machen. Im Gespräch enthüllt Mark Graham die uns...
www.freitag.de
November 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
ICYMI: New interview with @geoplace.bsky.social @towardsfairwork.bsky.social speaking to German newspaper Der Freitag about the hidden human cost of the AI revolution. www.freitag.de/autoren/der-...
“On various measures AI adoption has been falling in the US since the summer. We do not know exactly why, but it does suggest that we are at a stage where some users and businesses feel they are not quite getting what they hoped for from AI so far,” says @carlbfrey.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk.
Can OpenAI keep pace with industry’s soaring costs?
Can OpenAI keep pace with industry’s soaring costs?
As investor jitters grow, the loss-making ChatGPT firm’s vast spending commitments test the limits of Silicon Valley optimism
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
“On various measures AI adoption has been falling in the US since the summer. We do not know exactly why, but it does suggest that we are at a stage where some users and businesses feel they are not quite getting what they hoped for from AI so far,” says @carlbfrey.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk.
ICYMI: Watch the Jared Perlo interview with Morning News @nbcnews.com discussing findings from latest @oii.ox.ac.uk study, which finds weaknesses in how AI systems are evaluated. Interview at 19m:00s – 23m48s. 1/2 youtu.be/-jth_jfLLDQ?...
Morning News NOW Full Episode - Nov. 7
YouTube video by NBC News
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November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
ICYMI: Watch the Jared Perlo interview with Morning News @nbcnews.com discussing findings from latest @oii.ox.ac.uk study, which finds weaknesses in how AI systems are evaluated. Interview at 19m:00s – 23m48s. 1/2 youtu.be/-jth_jfLLDQ?...
“Is this really due to AI? Even though the company says it’s about automation and AI… it might be about mishiring in the past, it might be about [the] economic downturn, all sorts of things", said Dr Fabian Stephany, @oii.ox.ac.uk speaking to @cnbc.com about how AI is reshaping work and skills.
"AI literacy is likely to become a baseline requirement for jobs in the future," Glassdoor's Chief Economist Daniel Zhao told CNBC Make It.
You’ve just been laid off because of AI — here’s what to do next
"AI literacy is likely to become a baseline requirement for jobs in the future," Glassdoor's Chief Economist Daniel Zhao told CNBC Make It.
cnb.cx
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
“Is this really due to AI? Even though the company says it’s about automation and AI… it might be about mishiring in the past, it might be about [the] economic downturn, all sorts of things", said Dr Fabian Stephany, @oii.ox.ac.uk speaking to @cnbc.com about how AI is reshaping work and skills.
"The vast bet on AI infrastructure assumes surging usage, yet multiple US surveys show adoption has actually declined since the summer," @carlbfrey.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk told DW. "Unless new, durable use cases emerge quickly, something will give - and the bubble could burst." bit.ly/3JUSZ3s
AI bubble about to pop as returns on investment fall short? – DW – 11/10/2025
Billions have poured into AI, helping stock valuations soar. But the cracks are starting to show. Slowing adoption, surging costs and elusive profits are fueling warnings that the boom may be headed f...
www.dw.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"The vast bet on AI infrastructure assumes surging usage, yet multiple US surveys show adoption has actually declined since the summer," @carlbfrey.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk told DW. "Unless new, durable use cases emerge quickly, something will give - and the bubble could burst." bit.ly/3JUSZ3s