Social media bans have met a mixed response from advocacy groups, researchers, those caring for young people, and young people themselves. Our latest blog sets out three recommendations for better accountability of social media platforms to protect both young people and other users.

Last chance to book our exclusive webinar with Sir Nigel Shadbolt as he asks if AI is now part of daily life, but the data underpinning it is often poorly governed and inadequately protected. How do we fix this? buff.ly/yi1C5qV #Sovereign_Data #Data_Ai #AI

Independent expert Rowenna Fielding has rethought how we should be thinking about harm assessment in Data Protection Assessments, and built a practical toolkit you can use straight away. Join us for this free session to find out more. buff.ly/vMcxKcT

#TheWeekinData: Happy Mondays *Datacentre planning changes and opposition *23andMe payout confirmed *Skipping school The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has announced reforms to the Planning and Infrastructure Act, with implications for datacentres. Find out more… buff.ly/HfcEAVJ

Who really controls data in the AI era? Join Sir Nigel Shadbolt as he discusses how AI dominates daily life, yet its underlying data remains poorly governed and inadequately protected. How can we fix this systemic issue? buff.ly/yi1C5qV

Announcing Solid World July! AI moves fast, but your sprints shouldn't suffer. @TNE.ai takes the pressure off by teaching you Solid through conversation, building a digital payment flow in clicks, and helping you ship a working POC. buff.ly/eoqGoWu

#TheWeekinData: Pure imagination *Meta cloud push *Ford rehires humans *AI goes wild(er) Tech giant Meta announced plans this week to launch a cloud business and rent out its excess AI computing power. Find out more… buff.ly/Ec5jSTE

Harm assessment in Data Protection Impact Assessments is difficult, often badly done, and overdue for a rethink. Independent expert Rowenna Fielding has done exactly that, and built a practical toolkit you can use straight away. Find out more at our free webinar.https://buff.ly/s05tgV1

We are thrilled to welcome back Sir Nigel Shadbolt, one of the UK’s foremost AI experts for an exclusive talk. Join Sir Nigel as he asks: if AI is now part of daily life, but the data underpinning it is often poorly governed and inadequately protected. How do we fix this? buff.ly/cugk8HY

#TheWeekinData: Hot takes *Facial recognition rollout *Anthropic vs Alibaba *Historical weather data London’s Metropolitan Police announced this week that it will expand its facial recognition software into the West End by Christmas, followed by a further six areas. Find out more… buff.ly/1ci54BE

Last chance to book our free webinar looking at how to make your data AI ready for your enterprise. We’ll be talking you through our new framework and its practical and real-world applications, with @p-groth.bsky.social and @elenasimperl.bsky.social buff.ly/osujpNz

Have you booked our free webinar looking at how to make your data AI ready for your enterprise? We’ll be talking you through our new framework and its practical and real-world applications, with @p-groth.bsky.social and @elenasimperl.bsky.social buff.ly/ic7Qx0E

#TheWeekinData: Silence of the lambs *UK social media ban *Mythos access suspended *New ODI board member After a consultation period and much speculation, the UK Prime Minister, possibly with one eye on his legacy, announced a ban on social media for under-16s. Find out more… buff.ly/1L1KJ1l

We are excited to announce that Jacky Wright LVO has joined our board. Jacky has more than 30 years of experience helping some of the world’s biggest companies and institutions drive innovation and equity, adopt sustainable and accessible business models, and digitally transform.

We are delighted to announce that @p-groth.bsky.social will be joining @elenasimperl.bsky.social at our free webinar looking at how to make your data AI ready for your enterprise. buff.ly/ic7Qx0E

Join our FREE webinar and find out how to make your data AI ready for your enterprise. @elenasimperl.bsky.social will present a keynote on our new framework, followed by an in-depth expert panel chaired by Stuart Coleman. Come ready for the live Q&A to get your questions answered! buff.ly/ic7Qx0E

#TheWeekinData: Powered by Pikachu *New rules for children’s devices *Pokémon Go data *Data whats? UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called out Apple and Google this week, giving them three months to install nudity-blocking software on children’s devices. Find out more… buff.ly/H5JzON9

Want to know how to make your data AI ready for your enterprise? Join Prof. @elenasimperl.bsky.social for a keynote on our new framework, followed by an in-depth expert panel chaired by Stuart Coleman. Come ready for the live Q&A to get your questions answered! buff.ly/pTgXhdv

#TheWeekinData: Taxi for Martin? *Google search ruling *Datacentre opposition *You talkin’ to me? In a week where some big tech firms seemed intent on making some already very rich people much, much richer, Google wasn’t having such a fun time. Well, not as much. Find out more… buff.ly/n9wpbku

As part of Solid Week 2026 at the end of April, we ran a hackathon over three days to incubate and develop Solid applications within a tournament environment. Find out what happened and learn more about the apps that were developed.

The biggest roadblock to a resilient, sustainable energy future? Fragmented data. To build a smarter grid and hit climate goals, we have to move past legacy systems into a frictionless data ecosystem. But how? Join our free webinar to find out: buff.ly/asSsYuf

#TheWeekinData: Miracle Man *Papal encyclical *Decisive action on social media *Ozzy rebooted Pope Leo has used the first major teaching of his papacy to warn that AI needs to be “disarmed”. Find out more… buff.ly/jw0aNim

Join our Free Webinar: Next-gen data sharing in the energy sector. Fragmented data is holding back the green transition. Join us & DNV to explore how a Wed 10 June, 12-1 PM BST Book here: buff.ly/asSsYuf

Last chance to book Data-centric AI #14: The shifting landscape of data-centric AI with the ODI's @elenasimperl.bsky.social & @emmathwaites.bsky.social. Join us as we discuss AI agents, disinformation, public data infrastructure & new KCL research on gender gaps in AI. buff.ly/0tiGIMn

Have you booked our free webinar: Data-centric AI #14: The shifting landscape of data-centric AI. Join the ODI's @elenasimperl.bsky.social & @emmathwaites.bsky.social to cut through the hype and explore public data infrastructure & new KCL research on gender gaps in AI. buff.ly/bbvVAe8

#TheWeekinData: Spike in the data *New era of search *Data breach compensation *Hedgehogs Google unveiled its new AI-powered search this week, which the company described as the biggest change to how people enter the web since it launched its search box 27 years ago. Find out more… buff.ly/vRxwJzO

Last chance to book our FREE webinar Digital ID – reflecting on the UK consultation and what comes next, with Simeon Hanfling, the Deputy Director for Insights and Engagement in the Cabinet Office's Digital ID Task Force and Resham Kotecha, Global Head of Policy, the ODI. buff.ly/zTrbMnx

We’re proud to support the Open Banking Expo Awards 2026. If you’re delivering real impact in Open Banking, Open Finance or Smart Data, this is where your work gets recognised. Entries are now open. Declare your intention to enter by 5 June to secure 25% off your entry fee. buff.ly/j1KBLqe

Free Webinar: Data-centric AI #14: The shifting landscape of data-centric AI. Join ODI's @elenasimperl.bsky.social & @emmathwaites.bsky.social to cut through the hype & explore AI disinformation, public data infrastructure & new KCL research on gender gaps in AI. Wed 27 May, 4pm buff.ly/bbvVAe8

#TheWeekinData: Vote aardvark *Palatir data access *Canvas cyberattack *Gnome alone Palantir has been given unlimited access to identifiable patient data by NHS England while working on the National Data Integration Tenant (NDIT). Find out more… buff.ly/LbJuyT1

Have you booked our FREE webinar Digital ID – reflecting on the UK consultation and what comes next? We’ll explore the policy and technical priorities we believe should guide the next phase of development. buff.ly/zTrbMnx

There is a growing movement towards openness in the UK water industry and progress is already being made both within individual companies and at a sector level. Find out more.

Last chance to join our experts to explore how secure, consent-driven data can transform mobility. Unlock innovation, improve passenger journeys, and build sustainable infrastructure. Book here buff.ly/2bfsC0U

#TheWeekinData: Dog day afternoon *Chatbots can give misleading election advice *Apple pays out *I thought it was three minutes As millions of people in the UK headed to the polls this week - mostly accompanied by dogs from what I could see. Find out more… buff.ly/5emhw0m

Our Data Ethics Professional webinars are a place for our alumni to share their expertise, offering practical insights and tips on ethical data use and embedding best practices within organisations. Catch up on all of them now.

It’s your last chance to book our FREE webinar on the effects of AI on visual culture! Join our experts as they discuss Image Empire, Dr. Alan Warburton’s new animation. The session examines how “large world models” fuse the real and the virtual together in potent new forms buff.ly/3pyfqsA

Poor quality or biased data are significant barriers to effective AI, leading to increased costs and reduced model performance. For more efficient and productive AI development, datasets need to be published in an "AI-ready" format. Read more.

Join our experts on 12 May, 4–5pm BST to explore how secure, consent-driven data can transform mobility. Unlock innovation, improve passenger journeys, and build sustainable infrastructure.Register for the free webinar here buff.ly/2bfsC0U

#TheWeekinData: Gene genie *UKBiobank latest *Claude wipes database *Solid Symposium 2027 There have been more listings of confidential health records this week belonging to UK Biobank volunteers. Find out more… buff.ly/ZbEa8HF

Three years into our 5 Year Strategy, we have published a paper reviewing our progress. It takes stock of our delivery to date, analyses the evolving external landscape, and outlines how the ODI is adjusting its priorities and commitments for the remaining strategy period.

It’s the last chance to book our FREE webinar looking at How Police Scotland built an ethical data culture. Discover how data ethics helps the force and learn about their robust risk assessment for new AI and data initiatives. buff.ly/eZL0Yo9

The shift from search to answer engines is a structural one, with consequences for how millions of people form beliefs about the world. While research has begun into potential impacts and downstream effects, we do not yet have a clear understanding of how far-ranging these might be.

As AI rapidly integrates into our daily lives, we must remember that data is its fundamental building block. Our core mission remains the same: strengthening the infrastructure, standards, and institutions necessary for data to consistently deliver public good. Learn more. buff.ly/ZuvPz9X

Online platforms once gave researchers broad access to data through academic APIs, but as the value of web data has grown, this access has been withdrawn. Our report argues that a fundamental shift from regulatory process to regulatory infrastructure is needed. Find out more.

There is still time to book our FREE webinar on the effects of AI on visual culture! Join our expert panel as they discuss Image Empire, Alan Warburton’s new animation. The session examines how “large world models” fuse the real and the virtual together in potent new forms. buff.ly/rdQVS5U

#TheWeekinData: Mouse trap *Meta keyboard tracking *Councils see rise in reported data breaches *Farewell DoxBox, our hot-pink friend News emerged this week that Meta is to start using tracking software to gather data on mouse movements, clicks and keystrokes of US employees...

Have you booked for our FREE webinar looking at How Police Scotland built an ethical data culture? Join their Data Ethics Lead Corinne Russell for an inside look at how they are pioneering the ethical use of technology. buff.ly/eZL0Yo9

Announcing our FREE webinar Digital ID – reflecting on the UK consultation and what comes next. We’ll explore the policy and technical priorities we believe should guide the next phase of development. Engage with the emerging policy landscape and help shape what comes next! buff.ly/EjI2F6z

In our data-centric AI webinar series, we share our own work and invite world experts with their own research and experience, from AI in public services to workers' rights. Catch up on all of them now.

If you couldn't make it to the Solid Symposium—or you were there and want to relive the breakthrough moments—this is the session for you. We’re stripping away the fluff and delivering a high-impact round-up of the event’s biggest highlights. buff.ly/oyOb0tq