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.International Growth Centre is hiring two Data Analysts to support the Zambia Evidence Lab – a new initiative led by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning to drive data-informed policymaking. Apply by 16 June 2025 👉theigc.org/about/careers#…

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How could #AI work for public good? In Taming Silicon Valley: How We Can Ensure That AI Works for Us (The MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social) recent DSI speaker Gary Marcus lays out the risks & calls for democratic oversight. Read the M. Kerem Coban review for LSE Review of Books: blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2025…

How far should we trust the voice of AI? As Siri, Alexa and others become part of everyday life, how do their voices shape our trust? #DSIAffiliate Anuschka (LSE Management) explores this in the latest #LSEResearchForTheWorld. Read more: lse.ac.uk/research/resea…

Join us for our LSE Festival panel: Big data for public good 🗓️ Saturday 21 June | 5–6 pm Experts discuss how to unlock the potential of UK government data for effective, fair policies. lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…

Does AI = job losses? Not necessarily. #DSIAffiliate Tomislav Karačić (LSE Management) studied a seed-sorting business where humans and machines teamed up – with powerful results. Read his article in the latest #LSEResearchForTheWorld: lse.ac.uk/research/resea…

Join us for AI Adventures with ChatGPT at the LSE Festival Family Day 🎉 Saturday 21 June | 10 am–2 pm Designed for young people aged 8–16, activities will allow them to experiment with AI tools and discover their power and possibilities! lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…

DSI #PhDAffiliate Chuyao Wang’s new co-authored paper examines how conspiracy theories are governed on Chinese social media, showing how governments spread, allow, or argue against conspiracy theories. Read the paper: nature.com/articles/s4159…

An #AI tool might lack bedside manner, but it can help NHS staff spend more time with patients. Laura Gilbert of LSE School of Public Policy explores how #ArtificialIntelligence could reduce A&E wait times across the UK. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=UO5eea…

The path of #AI is a societal question. How can we guide it to do the most good? Join Lila Ibrahim, COO of Google DeepMind, and Cosmina Dorobantu, Senior Advisor to the DSI, to discuss AI's transformative potential. 🗓️Friday 20 June 🕡12:00pm - 1:00pm💻lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…

Behind the shiny surface of #AI lie vast data centres, human labour, and cheap energy. LSE Media & Communications's Bingchun Meng explores the hidden infrastructure powering AI – from China’s data centre workers to global tech supply chains. #ResearchForTheWorld Read: lse.ac.uk/research/resea…

As #AI drives a fourth industrial revolution, how do we ensure progress is equitable, inclusive and sustainable? Join us and International Growth Centre at #LSEFestival for Data for Development. 🗓️Thurs 17 June | 🕐 1–2pm | 📍In-person & online 🔗 Register: lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…

DSI Affiliate Dr Seeta Peña Gangadharan (LSE Media & Communications) explores hidden surveillance in Amazon warehouses and its impact on worker autonomy and dignity. Her research offers a powerful look at tech, accountability, and the future of work. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=x-7E8K…

We’re halfway through the #LSEFestival: Visions for the Future! 🌟 Join Google DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim and DSI Senior Advisor Cosmina Dorobantu this Friday to explore the transformative potential of #AI. 🗓️Friday 20 June 🕡12:00pm - 1:00pm💻lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…

Join us at the #LSEFestival this weekend for Big Data for Public Good – a panel on transforming government services with better data and analysis. 🗓️ Saturday 21 June 🕔5.00pm – 6.00pm 📍 In person and online 🔽 lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…

As part of #LondonClimatActionWeek the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) is hosting a panel to discuss their pilot: automating data collection to evaluate the net-zero progress of companies, banks & countries. 🗓️ Tuesday 24 June🕔 6.30pm – 8.00pm📍 In person and online 🔽 lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/06…

We're thrilled that Jon Cardoso-Silva, Associate Professor (Education) at the DSI, has been awarded one of LSE's 10 inaugural AI & Education Fellowships. Six of the other 10 places were awarded to DSI Affiliates, with fellows piloting AI in teaching across LSE. Congrats to all!

This academic year was marked by a range of events, achievements & developments: 🎙️ 9 events this term ft. Reid Hoffman & Lila Ibrahim 🎓 338 students took our courses 🏆 Jon Cardoso-Silva awarded AI & Education Fellowship 🌍 martin gave a keynote at the NOVA IMS Summit