Data & Society

Data & Society Research Institute is a nonprofit research organization founded in 2013 and based in New York City. It conducts independent research on the social, economic, and political implications of data-centric technologies, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic systems, and digital platforms. The institute publishes reports, hosts convenings, and engages policymakers, technologists, and civil society to inform public understanding and governance of emerging technologies. Its work spans issues including algorithmic accountability, digital rights, platform governance, and the societal impacts of automation and surveillance.