In this series of The OII Podcast, experts from the Oxford Internet Institute and special guests come together to discuss digital world issues that matter to society. Over the coming weeks, we’ll consider how digital connections are embedded in almost every aspect of our daily lives and the impact of technology on our social, economic and political world. Look out for future episodes on digital parenting, the gig economy and the future of work. The OII is a multi-disciplinary research and teaching department of the University of Oxford, dedicated to the social science of the Internet.
Latest episodes
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33 min
The Skills That Win in an AI Job Market
AI is reshaping every sector of the economy, but what does this mean for today's workforce and the skills they need to bring into their careers? In this episode, we explore what ac…
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32 min
The Invisible Human Workforce Behind AI
S2E3: This episode pulls back the curtain on the often-invisible human workforce powering AI, from content moderation to data labelling, exploring why global standards in AI supply…
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32 min
The Invisible Human Workforce Behind AI
This episode pulls back the curtain on the often-invisible human workforce powering AI, from content moderation to data labelling, and explores why global standards in AI supply ch…
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38 min
What is the role of humans in the age of AI?
This episode explores the evolving role of human oversight of AI systems in the workplace and beyond. With so much of our professional lives being permeated by AI-enabled tools, wh…
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38 min
What is the role of humans in the age of AI?
S2E2: This episode explores the evolving role of human oversight of AI systems in the workplace and beyond. With so much of our professional lives being permeated by AI-enabled too…
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31 min
How streaming affects musicians, and what they can do about it
S2E1: It's never been easier for musicians to release music, but the economics of the music industry and online streaming mean earning a living has become ever more challenging. We…
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31 min
How streaming affects musicians, and what they can do about it
This episode of The Human Interface from the Oxford Internet Institute explores how streaming platforms impact musicians today. While it's never been easier for musicians to releas…
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35 min
The science behind successful start-ups, with Fabian Braesemann and Paul McCarthy
The impact of founder personalities on startup success, how a predictive model outperforms industry standards to predict company success, and what factors can help us predict which…
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35 min
The science behind successful start-ups, with Fabian Braesemann and Paul McCarthy
The impact of founder personalities on startup success, how a predictive model outperforms industry standards to predict company success, and what factors can help us predict which…
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50 min
How Can AI Be Deployed Ethically in the Defence Sector? With Professor Mariarosaria Taddeo and Sir Chris Dever…
Our experts discuss why AI adoption in defence is slow -- covering procurement, regulation, and tech hurdles -- and how conflicts like the Ukraine war shape its future. They also c…
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50 min
How Can AI Be Deployed Ethically in the Defence Sector? With Professor Mariarosaria Taddeo and Sir Chris Dever…
Our experts discuss why AI adoption in defence is slow -- covering procurement, regulation, and tech hurdles -- and how conflicts like the Ukraine war shape its future. They also c…
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25 min
Why social media is the new frontier for misinformation, and what we can do about it: Professor Mohsen Mosleh…
The link between misinformation and polarisation on social media, what's being done to combat misinformation and disinformation, the role of social media platforms and regulators,…
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25 min
Why social media is the new frontier for misinformation, and what we can do about it: Professor Mohsen Mosleh…
The link between misinformation and polarisation on social media, what's being done to combat misinformation and disinformation, the role of social media platforms and regulators,…
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43 min
How AI is being regulated: Professors Sandra Wachter and Brent Mittelstadt
The current state of artificial intelligence regulation, the potential negative consequences of AI proliferation, and what needs to change about how AI is governed by policymakers,…
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35 min
Jobs of the future: Dr Fabian Stephany and El-Iza Mohamedou
The future of work in an AI-driven world, whether these new technologies help or hurt the labour market, and what employees should be doing to future-proof their skills, with Dr Fa…
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35 min
Jobs of the future: Dr Fabian Stephany and El-Iza Mohamedou
The future of work in an AI-driven world, whether these new technologies help or hurt the labour market, and what employees should be doing to future-proof their skills, with Dr Fa…
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29 min
The digital lives of children: Professor Vicki Nash and Professor Katya Hertog
How digital technologies impact young children, and new ways to think about the ethical and safety measures that govern their use of technology, with Professor Vicki Nash and Profe…
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29 min
The digital lives of children: Professor Vicki Nash and Professor Katya Hertog
How digital technologies impact young children, and new ways to think about the ethical and safety measures that govern their use of technology, with Professor Vicki Nash and Profe…
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17 min
How to make gig work fair: Professor Mark Graham and Dr Alessio Bertolini
The FairWork project and how it is helping make short-term, low job security 'gig' work fairer across the world, with Professor Mark Graham and Dr Alessio Bertolini (Oxford Interne…
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24 min
Screen time: the impact of the digital world, with Professor Andy Przybylski and Dr Sakshi Ghai
How the digital world is affecting society and individuals, and concerns around tech usage, with Professor Andy Przybylski (University of Oxford) and Dr Sakshi Ghai (London School…