In our latest research, we look at popular AI model's answers to questions about public services including public health, tax and benefits. But how reliable are they? Find out more.

Join us for Solid World: February 2026! Key themes: Updates on its development - including integration into Librechat to enable privacy and portability of chat history with LLMs; Solid Community Group’s 6 month workplan; the 2026 Roadmap for Solid. Our focus - the adoption of Solid! buff.ly/iRv6tw8

It’s the last chance to book our FREE webinar looking at how we can use AI to improve public services. With @emercoleman.bsky.social @richardpope.org @elenasimperl.bsky.social & Andy Dudfield from Full Fact buff.ly/eIYzuif

#TheWeekinData: How do you like them apples? *ONS inflation data revamp *AI overview opt out *In the footprints of dinosaurs The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced a shakeup of its inflation measure this week. Find out more... buff.ly/Hb43QtI

Join our expert panel to discuss practical strategies for reliable, effective, and trustworthy AI in government services. With @emercoleman.bsky.social @richardpope.org @elenasimperl.bsky.social & Andy Dudfield, Full Fact buff.ly/eIYzuif

Just announcing our new FREE webinar! Ethical AI in action, 23 Feb. Facing the challenge of embedding data ethics and responsible AI into your organisation? Then join our panel of experts from Global Fishing Watch and the ODI for a deep dive into the realities of what this means. buff.ly/kzB2Ptk

#TheWeekinData: Slop or not? *Managing AI slop *Romance on the ropes? *50 shades of grey buff.ly/goypOEG

We were delighted to collaborate with Global Fishing Watch on this report. The insights are invaluable, and we can’t recommend it highly enough. We are also thrilled to announce that the team will be joining us for our Data Ethics webinar on 23 Feb. theodi.org/news-and-eve...

How do you turn data ethics from a concept into a practice? Our latest blog explores our recent partnership with Global Fishing Watch, detailing a practical, two-pronged approach to ethical data management: Establishing Ethical Principles & Implementing Practical Tools. Read here buff.ly/Ewn2fLF

It’s the last chance to book our FREE webinar on Ads & Ethics: Audience Selection & Proxy Data. Discover central concepts through the lens of data ethics and inclusive practice, methodologies that inform audience selection, proxy data points that impact who does and doesn’t see ads buff.ly/fV90Fai

Can Generative AI improve public services? Discover the answer at our FREE webinar where our panel of experts will discuss the implications of using AI in the public sector. With @emercoleman.bsky.social @richardpope.org @elenasimperl.bsky.social & Andy Dudfield from Full Fact. buff.ly/XtumBxC

#TheWeekinData: Fictitious fixtures * Grok geoblock * Police chief under fire * Potholes After more than a week of outcry at xAI’s Grok tool, it announced that it had implemented “technological measures” that will prevent it from editing images of real people in revealing clothing. buff.ly/BgRgQJu

Why do you see the ads you do? Join our FREE webinar to discover the data behind your screen. We’re diving into *Data Ethics: The "should" vs. the "can" *Audience Selection: How you're really being targeted *Proxy Data: The hidden points impacting visibility Book now! buff.ly/wb3IKA2

Is generative AI the key to better public services? Find out at our FREE webinar where experts discuss strategies for reliable and trustworthy AI in government services. With @emercoleman.bsky.social @richardpope.org @elenasimperl.bsky.social & Andy Dudfield from Full Fact buff.ly/ciFXp7r

#TheWeekinData: Altered images * xAI image backlash * Council data breach * Fantasy Football Harumph Hope that the new year (well, in the Gregorian calendar at least) might see people behaving a little better on the internet came plummeting down to Earth this week. Find out more… buff.ly/LOVVeMS

Who gets to see which ads—and who is being left out? Inclusive practice in advertising starts with understanding the data. Join our free webinar to explore how proxy data points and audience selection methodologies impact equity in our digital spaces.Knowledge is power buff.ly/wb3IKA2

How do we bridge the gap between AI innovation and citizen trust? Find out at our FREE webinar where we discuss practical strategies for trustworthy AI in government services. With @emercoleman.bsky.social @richardpope.org @elenasimperl.bsky.social & Andy Dudfield from Full Fact buff.ly/ciFXp7r

Rewatch our thought-provoking discussion on how to build systems that deliver fairer, more trustworthy outcomes. Our panel discussed diversity in tech, not just in terms of the workforce, but in the data, design, and decision-making that sit at the heart of modern systems.

If you missed our exclusive webinar with Sir Nigel Shadbolt, catch up now as he examines the critical issues defining data and AI, reflecting on the seismic shifts and changes three years on from the launch of ChatGPT.

Catch up on our Data Ethics Professional webinar and learn how Arts Council England has been on a 12-month journey to develop policies and practices that support the responsible use of AI technologies. Watch now.

What’s the data behind the ads on your screen? Find out at our FREE webinar. Discover central concepts in advertising through the lens of data ethics and inclusive practice methodologies that inform audience selection, proxy data points that impact who does and doesn’t see ads. buff.ly/s2tJgFv

Rewatch our Data Ethics Professionals webinar for a deep dive into dark patterns, the need for high-quality data, and protecting individual confidentiality and privacy rights.

Rewatch our webinar where author Richard Pope and Emer Coleman discuss Richard’s book Platformland, and learn about the next generation of public services.

How can generative AI support trustworthy, effective interactions between citizens and government? Find out at our FREE webinar where our expert panel will discuss these key issues and share findings and practical considerations for improving reliability in AI-driven services. buff.ly/croR9MU

#TheWeekinData: The stars are out tonight * US pauses tech deal * Meta sued * PrawnHob data breach Back in September, the UK government announced a £31 billion tech deal with the US to much fanfare - both metaphorical and real. But now, that the deal has been put on ice… buff.ly/sI72pzR

A year after launching Data as Culture’s The University of Sheffield commission Constant Washing Machine by Blast Theory, we’re totting up a Christmas count of eight bars of soap, seven organisations, three workshops, and an Impact Award from UKAIRS. Find out more. #Data #Art

Ever wondered why you see the ads you do? Find out at our FREE webinar. Discover central concepts in advertising through the lens of data ethics and inclusive practice, methodologies that inform audience selection, proxy data points that impact who does and doesn’t see ads.https://buff.ly/s2tJgFv

We held a hackathon at the beginning of December to test the first draft of a standard that will use open data to connect more people with opportunities to volunteer. Find out what happened, and learn how you can help us in the Beta phase.

#TheWeekinData: Suffer the children * Social media ban down under * DeepMind partner with UK government * McHumbug Millions of Australian children woke up to a whole new world this week. A world without social media. Find out more… buff.ly/RFQhH1d

Last chance to book the final Solid World of the year! Today 4pm UK time! Join Frederik Byl (Vito), who will present two projects using Solid technology that allow users to share their health data safely.

Join our FREE webinar exploring data, ethics and advertising. What does it look like when it goes wrong? And what can advertisers do to include human safety in their ‘brand safety’ planning? Join us and find out. buff.ly/X3v6CIA

#TheWeekinData: Please Mr Postman * Post Office avoids fine * GPs and AI tools * Smart Data Challenge Prize The Post Office narrowly avoided a £1 million fine this week following its data breach last year. Find out more… buff.ly/bXaT2LO

Last chance to book our FREE webinar Data Centric AI #11: Why open data matters in the age of AI! Join us today at 4pm GMT for a panel discussion exploring why open data matters in the age of AI, and the steps we need to take to ensure data is truly AI ready. buff.ly/8TX8gDP

Have you booked for Solid World? It will include updates from the Solid Practitioners Group (PG), the Solid Community Group (CG) and the Linked Web Storage Group (LWS) & Frederik Byl (Vito) on using Solid for citizen-centric health data sharing.

#TheWeekinData: When the chips are down, I'll be around... * Chip competition * More data breaches * Aberrations on the Thames Last week, Nvidia's their quarterly results were better than expected. This week, somebody had the audacity to merely think about not using their chips. buff.ly/dfCOqU4

Our latest blog examines this week's Budget Statement. While it focuses on growth, investment and fiscal repair rather than data policy, the delivery of almost every measure announced depends on how well government and industry collect, use and share data.

In one of our recent webinars, we took a look at dark patterns, the need for high-quality data, and protecting individual confidentiality and privacy rights. If you missed it, you can catch up now.

The CoCoDa project brings together technical and legal expertise to investigate systemic risks in society arising from dominant online platforms, and to determine solutions. Find out more and learn how you can get involved.

Join us for the final Solid World of the year! We're delighted to welcome Frederik Byl (Vito), who will present on two innovative projects leveraging Solid technology for citizen-centric health data. Book here buff.ly/La2mqHF #SolidWorld #SolidProject #PersonalData #ODI #HealthTech

How can AI be used for industries with strict data regulations? Catch up on this webinar from our data-centric AI series and take a deep dive into the topic. #Data #AI

#TheWeekinData: Nobody’s going to burst my bubble * AI warning, bubble reinflates * EU AI regulation delayed * School attendance? Not so fast… The head of Google’s parent firm Alphabet warned this week that if the AI bubble bursts, every company would be affected. Find out more… buff.ly/eWAjIqf

Join our #hackathon and help make #volunteering opportunities easier to find and share. We need you to test the first draft of a new data standard and explore how open data can connect more people with opportunities to help. Sign up now buff.ly/HvyckVw

Better access to physical activity data can help health care teams signpost people to trusted local options – and take pressure off the NHS. Embedding data standards can help professionals recommend activities for rehabilitation, mental health, and long-term conditions. Learn more.

The Open Data Maturity Model is a way to assess how well an organisation publishes and consumes open data, and identifies actions for improvement. You can explore the tool now! #Data

Join our FREE webinar Why open data matters in the age of AI - and the steps we need to take to ensure data is truly AI ready. Data is the foundation of AI. Poor quality data drives up costs and creates hidden problems. Find out the steps we need to take to mitigate this. buff.ly/QJkrXiW

While AI may often seem to exist abstractly in cyberspace, it is also driving major supply chains of both materials and labour. This report explores the data work behind AI models and the key ways in which it is evolving in a rapidly changing AI landscape. #Data #AI

Can you help us make volunteering opportunities easier to find and share? Join our hackathon to test and explore how open data can connect more people with opportunities to help. 3–4 December 2025, find out more

#TheWeekinData: On Fridays we just chill * Data reveals food deserts * Anthropic data centre deal * Used an AI on a Monday… Research published by the University of Nottingham has used data from Londoners’ food shopping to pinpoint ‘food deserts’ across the UK capital. Find out more…

Missed our webinar exploring #data transparency and #AI? You can catch up now and explore the gap in research on data transparency and AI development.

Data is the foundation of AI. Poor quality data drives up costs and can lead to hidden problems for AI, while biased data negatively affects the performance of AI models. In our research, we seek to define AI readiness and its underlying principles. Read more.