Technology and culture interact in multivarious ways, from the emerging discipline of digital humanities to the use of digital ledger technologies in the art sector. The questions posed by such interactions are not only academic but have deep practical implications.
OII researchers cover the full range of these questions. Projects such as Cabinet and reports such as ‘Libraries on the Front Line’ have asked how the internet and ICTs might be deployed to strengthen our cultural understanding, while other projects have considered the effects of digital resources in academia or asked how we should best understand the impact of cultural and heritage activities.
With the introduction of open source AI tools for image generation, communities of practice exist that can generate image models trained on real people. This project explores how such communities develop norms about the appropriate use of a likeness.
An exhibit-based research project showcasing images curated by artist Fabienne Hess and Instagram’s algorithm.
This project aims to bring together industry and academia to collaboratively develop principles for building an accessible social and technical infrastructure for preserving digital images.
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.
18 September 2023
In a new study, Oxford experts say that while Generative AI has increased the scope of automation further, it will also make many jobs easier to do for people with lower skills.
8 September 2023
Mariarosaria Taddeo has been awarded the title of Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies in recognition of her exceptional contribution to research into the ethical, legal, and social implications of digital technologies.
6 September 2023
Professor Greg Taylor, Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Internet Institute, sets out his view on the European Commission’s latest announcement under the Digital Markets Act.
9 August 2023
The largest independent scientific study ever conducted investigating the spread of Facebook across the globe found no evidence that the social media platform’s worldwide penetration is linked to widespread psychological harm.
Frankfurter Allgemeine, 22 September 2023
Two famous researchers from the University of Oxford update their labour market forecast.
The Daily Upside, 10 September 2023
Article highlights popular misconceptions about social media addiction with expert insights on social media and mental health from Professor Andy Przybylski.
Wired, 25 September 2023
Corporations are using software to monitor employees on a large scale. Some experts fear the data these tools collect could be used to automate people out of their jobs.
