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By Amy Ross Arguedas and Felix M. Simon
Generative AI stands to reshape journalism and society. What will these effects be Can we protect democratic values? This report presents findings from the 'Automating Democracy' project and open questions to be addressed as AI unfolds its effects.
By Rutendo Chabikwa
This report provides an overview of whether African governments and regional bodies incorporate adequate consideration of gender in their discussions of AI and its potential role in economic development.
The Times, 01 December 2023
Researchers who take part in long-distance collaborations enabled by the internet make fewer breakthroughs than those who meet in person, according to a study which may help explain an apparent slump in scientific productivity.
Times Higher Education, 30 November 2023
Analysis of growing distance between researchers looks at puzzle of why digital connections have not led to upsurge in innovation.
The Telegraph, 30 November 2023
Remote working is making it harder for scientists to get “Eureka!” moments, an Oxford study has found.
30 November 2023
Sakshi Ghai, Postdoctoral Researcher, Oxford Internet Institute, has been awarded a Women of the Future Award in the Science Category.
29 November 2023
A research team led by the universities of Oxford and Pittsburgh has documented the rise of remote collaborations among scientists and inventors across the world and reported that remote teams are less likely to make breakthrough discoveries.
28 November 2023
No ‘smoking gun’ mental health harm from internet: landmark Oxford survey
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With Prof Oscar Javier Maldonado CastañedaThis paper explores an often neglected dimension in the geographies of the gig economy, the role of finance and capital in the shaping of digital platforms.
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With Dr Fabian Stephany, Dr Lulu P. Shi, Prof Stephan Krusche, and Professor Helmut KrcmarAs AI transforms the world of work, it has also emerged as a powerful force for change within the field of education, with the capacity to personalize learning experiences, cater to diverse student needs, and enhance overall educational outcomes.
