We did a very interesting firm-level survey on Al adoption and barriers, and this is a first 'light touch' on the results. Check it with coffee, and hope to share more soon by publishing a technical report and presenting experimental results in papers.

Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge@bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 4d ago

A new survey of UK professional services firms found 2 in 5 already use AI, but nearly half say no government policy would change their plans. @johnlpoquiz.bsky.social, @alturobov.bsky.social & @ninajorden.bsky.social discuss the barriers to adopting AI & what's needed to overcome them. Link below ⬇️

Freshly published in Data & Policy, our article with @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social presents an empirical framework of AI archetypes for policy analysis. We ran different approaches to policy analysis and compared what each produced, and what it cost in time, money, contextual depth and oversight.

Governing the evidence base: An empirical framework of AI archetypes for policy analysis | Data & Policy | Cambridge Core

Governing the evidence base: An empirical framework of AI archetypes for policy analysis - Volume 8

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📢 We’re hiring We're looking for a Research Assistant/Associate to join a research project exploring the relationship between wellbeing & productivity at work, in a Cambridge University-wide partnership with KPMG. Apply by 8 October 2026: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/57112/

The AI race isn't just about the US & China. New #AIxGeo research from Dr Siyi Liu is exploring how middle powers like the UK & South Korea can build influence through trusted partnerships, not AI self-sufficiency. Read the blog: bit.ly/4g0FcVe

Melissa Dell, Harvard University, and Ashesh Rambachan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, presented the 2026 Methods Lecture on "Estimation and Inference with AI-Generated Data". www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydYX...

Just enough. Good week.

Some thoughts from me on the challenges which the UK's unbalanced devolution model poses for Andy Burnham www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/burnham...

What will Burnham’s key challenge be for devolution? - Bennett School of Public Policy

The clearest of Andy Burnham’s proposed policies is introducing greater levels of devolution – the handing over of more power from Westminster to regional and local authorities. Michael Kenny, Head of...

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Beyond the AI arms race: the cooperation we’re missing In a new anthology of essays offering an alternative narrative to the AI arms race, @alturobov.bsky.social explores why cooperation—not just competition—is shaping the future of global AI governance. www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/beyond-...

Framing AI as a US–China arms race isn't just wrong—it's dangerous. Our new anthology, Reimagining the AI Arms Race, features 10 essays by policymakers, academics & public intellectuals, incl. @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social & @alturobov.bsky.social exploring alternative ways. 👉https://shorturl.at/GR6yO

Surviving this heatwave on cold lemonade and a podcast - which I happen to be on. The new ePODstemology ep talking about research, AI in government, ethics, and, unexpectedly, comparing AI to a dishwasher (what? I know) www.buzzsprout.com/1763534/epis...

AI in government - ePODstemology

Dr Aleksei Turobov is an Assistant Professor at the Bennett School of Public Policy. His research examines the critical gap between the global ambitions of AI policy and the practical realities of its...

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The success of the Asian “miracle” economies was driven less by markets alone & more by effective industrial policy institutions, according to new research by Fuad Hasanov, Reda Cherif & Gary Xie. Their new paper propose a “4As” framework for effective industrial policy institutions: bit.ly/48NDAeL

New blog—Economic growth is measured by GDP. A revised definition now includes investment in data, reflecting its growing role in production. @johnlpoquiz.bsky.social & @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social look at how this change will boost GDP levels—potentially shaping future fiscal policy. bit.ly/4sYpb6o

When the economy get bigger overnight - Bennett School of Public Policy

Economic growth is measured in terms of GDP. Last year, its definition was revised, including the addition of investment in data, as the economy increasingly involves its use to produce goods and serv...

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Our Annual Conference tackled some of the biggest policy challenges of our time. From AI’s potential to transform public services to the realities of driving economic growth, discussions focused on research & practical solutions. Watch the sessions: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/conference

A wide-ranging conversation, with speakers reflecting that innovation must be aligned with the broader social contract, to maintain confidence in public institutions.

Looking forward to this Cambridge Festival event on AI adoption at local, national and international scales. With a great panel of @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social, Kathryn Chapman, @jenitennison.com, ably chaired by @alturobov.bsky.social.

The #CamFest programme is now live & we're excited to be a part of it: 🌍 From Cambridge to the World: AI & Digital Policy 📅 16/03/2026 ⏰ 17:30 — 18:45 📍 The Glasshouse, Hills Road, CB2 1LQ 🔗 bit.ly/4aRpbiW With @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social @jenitennison.com Kathryn Chapman & @alturobov.bsky.social

This is not to be missed! 📚The Master’s Book Club with Diane Coyle in conversation with Sharon Peacock 🗓 Thursday 12 March 2026 🕕18:00 - 19:00 (GMT) 📍Churchill College, University of Cambridge, CB3 0DS Booking is essential: www.chu.cam.ac.uk/event/the-ma...

We’re growing! 🚀 The Bennett School is hiring an Associate Professor in Public Policy and an Assistant Professor in Public Policy. Join us and make an impact in public policy. More details: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/about-us/car...

Consider our MPhil in Digital Policy if you are interested in all aspects of digital. This programme bridges the divide between computer science, economics and political science. I am honoured and privileged to develop two modules for this programme, and am really excited about this journey.

Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge@bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 8mo ago

Our new MPhil in Digital Policy is interdisciplinary — combining training in economics, political science, computer science & law. From digital economics & AI governance to AI in the public sector & data science for policymakers, it prepares the next generation of digital leaders. ➡️ bit.ly/4a8sSR2

The Bennett School’s new MPhil in Digital Policy prepares early-career professionals to lead on AI & digital governance. The programme includes interdisciplinary study across economics, law, computer science & politics. Apply now to start in Oct 2026: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/study/mphil-...

On Wednesday, we welcomed His Excellency Mr Hiroshi Suzuki, Japanese Ambassador to the UK, & colleagues for a productive discussion on future opportunities for UK–Japan academic collaboration. The visit is timely as Keir Starmer is set to visit Japan on Saturday following his trip to China.

Digital sovereignty is a strategically flexible concept, and if you are interested in its development and evolution, check our new article in @govjournal.bsky.social: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... 1/8

Opening the Black Box of EU Digital Sovereignty: A Macro‐Level Analysis of the Concept's Development

Digital sovereignty has emerged as a central organizing principle in European Union governance, yet systematic understanding of its conceptual evolution remains limited. This article provides the fir....

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We @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk are hiring an associate prof www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/associa... and 2 assistant profs www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/54210/ Two of the roles will focus on digital policy.

Booking is now open for the Bennett School of Public Policy Annual Conference Speakers inc. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, & keynote João Vale de Almeida, former senior EU Ambassador  🗓️26 March 2026 🕙10:00-18:30 📍Churchill College, Cambridge & Online 🎟️ bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/conference

We are hiring a Professor of Public Policy @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/profess...

We're looking for a Professor of Public Policy to join our senior leadership team. They'll play a leading role in teaching on the School's postgraduate courses, & make a significant contribution to its research & research leadership. Apply by 9 February 2026: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/profess...

On the increasingly troubled relationship between science, evidence and policy; some thoughts, and proposals, from @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social and me.

Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge@bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 10mo ago

It's time to get science back into policymaking Misunderstanding & hubris have broken public trust in governments’ use of science, but it can be restored. @michaelkenny.bsky.social & @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social discuss 'how' in their comment for @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/d41...

We're recruiting for a Research Assistant We're looking for someone interested in one or more of the following - institutions; governance; devolution; place-based policy; and public administration. 📆 Apply by 5 January 2026 🔗https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistant-fixed-term-jb48083

We are hiring a @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk research assistant- deadline is 5 January www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

The AI arms race doesn't exist in official G20 AI policy. Instead, G20 deliberately constructed AI as a separate 'norm space' where cooperation framing persists. As part of our AIxGEO project, this work continues to systematically examine how international organisations govern AI.

The G20’s Quiet Rebuttal to the AI Arms Race | TechPolicy.Press

The G20 in nine years has quietly built up cooperative global governance, writes Aleksei Turobov.

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