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Data & Society

Modern digital technology has transformed many aspects of our lives. In addition to their benefits, these technological innovations have also introduced new societal challenges and complexities. Such challenges are the target of Data & Society, an independent, non-profit research institute based in New York City that "is focused on the social and cultural issues arising from data-centric and automated technologies." Under Research, interested readers can check out Data & Society's myriad current initiatives on cross-cutting topics, such as the disruptive effects of technology on the labor force, the intersection between libraries and digital privacy, and the relationship between governmental policy and the use of technology in education. Each initiative has its own webpage with links to research reports, articles, and other information. Under Engage, readers can find videos from the organization's speaker series Databites, many of which are also available as podcasts. Geared towards the general public, this series "presents timely conversations about the purpose and power of technology." Upcoming Databites talks are also listed, and those interested can choose to watch them in real time through their YouTube livestreams. Data & Society is led by its executive director, Janet Haven, and by its founder, danah boyd, who is now the president of its board of directors.
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June 28th, 2019
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June 25th, 2019 at 9:56am
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June 25th, 2019 at 12:15pm
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