New! Dr Fabian Stephany, @oii.ox.ac.uk @socsci.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk argues vocational GCSEs could help tackle skills shortages as AI, net zero and an ageing workforce reshape the labour market. Read the full @uk.theconversation.com article below.

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Preparing for an uncertain future is less about predicting which jobs will survive than developing skills that allow people to adapt as work changes.

NEW: Oxford has been named the world's number one University for a record-breaking 11th consecutive year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Oxford has held the top spot since 2017 – the longest run at number one in the rankings' history. [1/3]

ICYMI: Watch Kayla Blomquist, doctoral researcher @oii.ox.ac.uk's , interview with @cnn.com about the recent Trump-Xi Summit. She reflects on how recent AI discussions point to opportunities for practical cooperation on shared AI risks. video.snapstream.net/Play/a4deQcJ...

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Over two days in Oxford, 40 colleagues from the OII and TUM Campus Heilbronn came together for our Autumn Meeting, a chance to share research, test new ideas and spend time in conversation with one another across seven panels.

Great to see so many familiar faces at Tuesday night's OII alumni games event in London! Thank you for joining us and we hope you had a wonderful time meeting fellow alumni and reconnecting with colleagues and friends.

New! Prof Mariarosaria Taddeo, Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies at the Oxford Internet Institute, joins Matteo Flora on Tgcom24's "Artificial Intelligence: In Our Midst" to discuss AI and existential risk. mediasetinfinity.mediaset.it/video/intell...

Intelligenze artificiali: "Intelligenze artificiali - In mezzo a noi", puntata 43: il rischio esistenziale Video

Matteo Flora intervista Mariarosaria Taddeo, prof. Etica digitale e tecnologie difesa a Oxford

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@oii.ox.ac.uk @socsci.ox.ac.uk @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social @algorithmwatch.org @univie.ac.at @cambup-law.cambridge.org @weizenbauminstitut.bsky.social @hiigberlin.bsky.social

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Super excited & honoured to be giving the opening keynote @aaai.org AIES Oct 12, 2026 1:30-2:00 PM in Malmö, Sweden! Can’t wait to see you all in person and talk about “How geopolitics, deregulation, and the AI hype cycle threaten human rights protection” www.aies-conference.com/2026/keynote...

🎓✨ New Doctor incoming! Congratulations to @manueltonneau.bsky.social on a successful viva this week! His thesis is titled: ‘Examining disparities in online hate speech moderation across the globe’. 1/2

A new season begins in Oxford 🍂🍁 #AutumnEquinox 📷 Instagram | OxfordStory, Magdalen College, EstherJohnsonPhotography and Spiralling_Oxford

🏡 The Observatory has a new home! 🔭 In early Sep 2026, we moved to @politicsoxford.bsky.social + @oii.ox.ac.uk 🛤️ With this in mind, we've changed our name to the Oxford Social Media Observatory (OSMO)

ICYMI: Should we be worried about AI and the risk to humanity? Listen to @bmittelstadt.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk's latest interview with BBC Radio Scotland in which he highlights the need for better regulation. Interview at 15'42” available via BBC Sounds. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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New! 📖 What does it take to govern generative AI responsibly? The Oxford Handbook of the Foundations and Regulation of Generative AI explores the technologies, laws, and societal challenges shaping AI's future, from data governance and safety to global regulation. 1/2

We're delighted to announce the renewal of our partnership with the Dieter Schwarz Stiftung, building on five years of collaboration at the intersection of technology and society. Read the full announcement here: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/dieter-schwa...

NEW: The OII's Dr Bernie Hogan speaks to the @financialtimes.com about the rise of LinkedIn ghostwriters and what it says about the platform's ongoing battle with AI-generated content. Read here: www.ft.com/content/7a5e...

AI is creating ghostwriting jobs on LinkedIn

CEOs are looking for a more human touch

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"There is something really special about the internet, even in this current moment when it feels really dark." Heather Ford, Professor at the University of Technology Sydney and OII alumna, reflects on why the OII's mission matters more than ever, 25 years on. #OIIat25

ICYMI: Latest interview with @swachter.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk with @thekelvinchan.bsky.social @apnews.com commenting on the likelihood of an AI slowdown highlighting challenges such as international cooperation and tech accountability. Read the full piece: apnews.com/article/ai-s...

NEW: Oxford University has been ranked first in @theguardian.com University Guide 2027 🎓 We achieved an overall Guardian score of 100 in this year’s ranking. More info ⬇️ https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2026/sep/12/the-guardian-university-guide-2027-the-rankings

The AI industry is living beyond its means.

For OII Board Advisor and alumnus Lofred Madzou, the power of AI is in the breadth of societal benefits it can facilitate: not just what it means for the select few. Hear more from Lofred and other OII alumni in our 25th anniversary podcast episode, coming soon. #OIIat25

According to the OII's Prof Rebecca Eynon, claims that AI will ease teacher workload might be unfounded. "I'm not sure it's ever going to save anybody any time," she told MPs. Read the full article: www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Schools ‘desperate’ for clearer AI guidance

School leaders are struggling to respond to the rapid growth of AI, Commons Education Select Committee told

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New! AI-generated contracts are here. What does that mean for the future of legal agreements? Listen to Luka Nenadic, @ethz.ch @oii.ox.ac.uk discussing the opportunities and risks with the @soeptech.bsky.social podcast. 🎧 Available now: (interview at 11:31-23:24) open.spotify.com/show/65YZwVf...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Podcast · Ania Lichtarowicz · Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - Tech That Actually Matters.If you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome...

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Sandra Wachter@swachter.bsky.social · 3w ago

“Just because you wear a hoodie and sneakers to work does not mean you are liberal. Silicon Valley wants – first and for most – to make money. And if human rights stand in the way of that then they become a target.” My interview @wien.orf.at @rafaelgindl.bsky.social tinyurl.com/3dds3vca

Why do AI-generated images of food look slightly off? Chris Russell @cruss.bsky.social explains to @theverge.com why image models can produce some strange results.

The Verge@theverge.com · 4w ago

We don’t usually know why anyone would use AI slop to sell something intended to look appetizing, particularly when the food is presumably right there to photograph. But we do know a bit about why AI is so adept at producing such nauseating images. Read more from @theroberthart.bsky.social:

"The people are 100% one of the best parts of being at the OII." Tech Policy Design Institute co-founder and OII alumna Zoe Jay Hawkins talks about the "academic pen pals," long-term collaborators and conversations that made her time at the OII so memorable. #OIIat25

Thinking about postgraduate study at the intersection of technology & society? Join the OII's online Open Days this September: 📊 MSc Social Data Science: 16 Sept 🌐 MSc Social Science of the Internet: 21 Sept 🎓 DPhil: 23 Sept All 2–3pm, online. www.oii.ox.ac.uk/study/study-...

Dr. Carl Ohman talks about pursuing his MSc and PhD at the OII as one of the best decisions he’s ever made, helping him develop his perspective on technology and society, as well as his broader career path as an academic. #OIIat25

“The OII helped me zoom out completely and develop a broader systemic view of technology and society.” OII alumna and president of GirlsWhoML, Megha Mishra, reflects on how her time at the OII changed the way she thinks about technology and society. #OIIat25

How can Europe build the workforce it needs for the AI era? In The Parliament Magazine, Dr Fabian Stephany argues that Europe’s ability to harness AI will depend on how it adapts its workforce, as tech reshapes the tasks and skills that underpin jobs. www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...

Three steps to build Europe's AI capabilities

Boosting lifelong learning, investing in complementary human abilities and redesigning junior roles to accelerate expertise are essential to buildi...

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For Carla Intal, who works on insights and applied AI at LinkedIn, the OII was a catalyst to embark on a different career. To celebrate 25 years of the OII, we invited our alumni to reflect on how their time at Oxford has informed their personal and professional lives. #OIIat25

Thinking about postgraduate study at the intersection of technology & society? Join the OII's online Open Days this September: 📊 MSc Social Data Science: 16 Sept 🌐 MSc Social Science of the Internet: 21 Sept 🎓 DPhil: 23 Sept All 2–3pm, online. www.oii.ox.ac.uk/study/study-...