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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 3h
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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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 7h
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]
Aerial view of Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera and surrounding University buildings at sunset. Text reads: ‘Oxford named best university in the world for record 11 years in a row.’
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 28/09/2026
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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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 25/09/2026
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.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 24/09/2026
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.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 24/09/2026
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...
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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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Sandra Wachter @swachter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
@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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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 23/09/2026
🎓✨ 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
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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 23/09/2026
A new season begins in Oxford 🍂🍁 #AutumnEquinox 📷 Instagram | OxfordStory, Magdalen College, EstherJohnsonPhotography and Spiralling_Oxford
Exeter College: View of the Radcliffe Camera framed by green autumn leaves, with fallen leaves covering the garden and benches in the foreground.Magdalen College: Magdalen College in warm autumn sunlight, framed by branches of red leaves against a clear blue sky.All Souls College: All Souls College quad beneath a bright blue sky, with vivid red ivy cascading over a stone wall in the foreground.Merton College: Merton Tower illuminated by golden sunlight, with autumn foliage and fallen leaves in the foreground.
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Oxford Social Media Observatory @oxsocmedobs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🏡 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)
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 22/09/2026
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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Radio Scotland Breakfast - 19/09/2026 - BBC Sounds
News from across Scotland and the world, plus sport, weather and big name interviews.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 22/09/2026
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
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 18/09/2026
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...
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 17/09/2026
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...
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AI is creating ghostwriting jobs on LinkedIn
CEOs are looking for a more human touch
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 17/09/2026
"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
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 16/09/2026
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...
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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 12/09/2026
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 ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/education/ng-in…
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ana valdivia @anavaldi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The AI industry is living beyond its means.
Screenshot of "Is AI profitable yet?" illustrating that AI is not profitable as the total industry has spent almost 2 trillion dollars.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 11/09/2026
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
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 11/09/2026
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...
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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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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 09/09/2026
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...
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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 · 07/09/2026
@univie.ac.at @socsci.ox.ac.uk @oii.ox.ac.uk @hertieschool.bsky.social @hiigberlin.bsky.social @wzb.bsky.social @algorithmwatch.org
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 07/09/2026
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.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 04/09/2026
"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
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 03/09/2026
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-...
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 03/09/2026
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
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 01/09/2026
“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
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 28/08/2026
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...
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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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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 28/08/2026
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
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 27/08/2026
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-...
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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast @soeptech.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
What if AI isn't just helping us write, but quietly shaping public opinion? AI writing tools change the direction of our messages, & over time these tiny shifts could influence collective beliefs. New study from @oii.ox.ac.uk www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWyv... #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechPodcast
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Is AI Rewriting Our Opinions? And Can inDrive Build the Next Global Super App?
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ex BBC
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Project Syndicate @projectsyndicate.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The AI revolution will be won not by the country most willing to force workers aside, but by the one that makes them secure enough to let the machines in, @carlbfrey.bsky.social argues. bit.ly/4fUzjKt
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China’s Biggest Weakness on AI
Carl Benedikt Frey sees the lack of a strong welfare state to accommodate labor displacement as a major political risk.
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The Internet is Crack Podcast @theinternetiscrack.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
If the public helps fund AI, what should we get back? Dr. Sandra Wachter @swachter.bsky.social & her co-authors argue AI should deliver measurable benefits for wellbeing. www.oii.ox.ac.uk/rethinking-e... Our full conversation explores AI, data, algorithms & privacy. 🎧 youtu.be/GY9rRwWmrTc #AI
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OII | Rethinking EU AI policy: why public subsidies for AI should deliver real wellbeing
A new working paper by OII researchers argues that EU technology policy should hold AI companies to account for actual public wellbeing, not just reduced risk.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 10/08/2026
🎙️ Prof Sandra Wachter @swachter.bsky.social and Kai Rawal discuss their research into how AI writing tools embedded in platforms can subtly shift what we say on contested political and social issues, and what that could mean for public opinion at scale. 📄 Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2605.16245
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AI-Mediated Communication Can Steer Collective Opinion
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into the online platforms where humans exchange opinions; large language models (LLMs) now polish users' posts on LinkedIn and provid...
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 07/08/2026
Looking for something new to read this summer? The OII community has shared their favourite books of the season, from thoughtful reads on algorithmic fairness and freedom in the digital age to fiction that stays with you long after the final page.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 06/08/2026
IYCMI, in the latest episode of The Human Interface podcast, the OII's Dr Fabian Stephany and UNESCO's Prateek Sibal discuss the AI skills shaping the future of work, and what individuals, employers and governments need to do next. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0bNJ...
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 04/08/2026
We're hiring! We're recruiting a Research Assistant to join the @oii.ox.ac.uk team, working with @katyahe.bsky.social supporting research into the digital lives of care-experienced children in the UK. Find out more and apply today! www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/vacan...
The OII is recruiting a research assistant to work on a project with Dr Ekaterina Hertog.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 03/08/2026
Want to keep up with the latest thinking on AI, digital society and internet studies? The Pulse is the @oii.ox.ac.uk newsletter, sharing our research, commentary and events straight to your inbox. Subscribe today! newsletter.admin.ox.ac.uk/k/Ouc/oii_ne...
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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Our #ResourceSpotlight this week is... IEEE Xplore! This database of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) publications is a great resources for @oii.ox.ac.uk students (and intrigued others)! Try out their fun 'top searches' option. Link: ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/dynho... 💻
Screenshot of IEEE explore, showing their 'top searches' option. This is a sideways bar chart of the most popular current sources and their matching documents. The top result is 'Data science', with others including 'machine learning', 'Cloud computing', and 'AI'.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 03/08/2026
ICYMI: Read @carlbfrey.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk @oxmartinschool.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk's latest piece for @wsj.com exploring how China’s rule‑of‑law paradox fuels unexpected dynamism: www.wsj.com/tech/move-fa...
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Essay | Move Fast and Regulate Later: The Paradox of China’s Economic Dynamism
In the U.S., regulation can protect incumbents while discouraging entrepreneurs. China gives fast-moving startups room to grow before exerting state control.
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Andrew Przybylski @shuhbillskee.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The first official data on the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban is out. Nothing unexpected, but it's worth reading. www.esafety.gov.au/research/soc...
The Office meme of two images from corporate comparing two plots from esafety data on the Australia social media ban.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 31/07/2026
A research project at the OII, ‘Mapping the digital lives of care-experienced children,’ wants to hear from professionals and organisations who support care-experienced children, young people and care leavers, to navigate digital access and develop digital skills.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 31/07/2026
"The really interesting things in life are problems which have to be solved, and that requires you to be centripetal." Dr. Andrew Graham, former Acting Director and founding Chairman of the OII Advisory Board, on what the institute was built to do. #OIIat25
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 30/07/2026
Prof. @geoplace.bsky.social comments in ThinkChina on the rise of Chinese-run gaming studios across Africa and Asia, where young workers are paid to grind through gameplay for Chinese customers. Read the full article here: www.thinkchina.sg/society/big-...
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[Big read] Why Chinese gamers pay African youths to play for them
Chinese-run studios across Africa employ young workers to grind the game — do repetitive tasks to gain in-game currency — turning play into digital labour and exposing the opportunities and tensions b...
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 30/07/2026
In our latest episode of The Human Interface podcast, the OII's Dr Fabian Stephany and Prateek Sibal from UNESCO explore what it takes to stay competitive in a jobs market being transformed by AI. Listen to "The Skills That Win in an AI Jobs Market" here: open.spotify.com/episode/0bNJ...
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 28/07/2026
"The concern is that while an AI is trained to give neutral-sounding answers, there are many places in this process to insert bias and shape the answers" @cruss.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk told @carlottad.bsky.social for @opendemocracy.net. Read the piece: www.opendemocracy.net/ai-chatbots-...
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AI agents are nudging pregnant women to anti-abortion sources
Exclusive: A handful of US tech firms are shaping intimate medical decisions – with little transparency about answers
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 28/07/2026
ICYMI: New interview with Dr Fabian Stephany, @oii.ox.ac.uk speaking to @handelsblatt.bsky.social about how AI is reshaping entry-level work. He argues that instead of eliminating junior roles, AI should help us redesign them. Read the article: www.handelsblatt.com/karriere/arb...
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Arbeitsmarkt: Verdrängt KI bald Einstiegsjobs und Juniorrollen?
KI übernimmt Routineaufgaben – und bedroht so besonders Juniorrollen. Unternehmen müssen Einstiegsjobs neu denken. So gehen Otto, EY oder SAP und Wirtschaftsprüfer damit um.
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 27/07/2026
🎓 SDP 2026 wrapped! Two inspiring weeks with brilliant doctoral students from around the world, hosted by @oii.ox.ac.uk with @berkeleyischool.bsky.social. From lectures and research discussions to punting, garden events, and exploring the city - a fantastic cohort and a fantastic programme!
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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 27/07/2026
🎓✨New doctor alert! Congratulations to @oii.ox.ac.uk DPhil student Andreas Tsamados for successfully passing his Viva! His thesis is titled 'Rethinking human control of AI systems: Toward collaboration with foundation AI systems in cybersecurity workflows'. 1/2
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Sandra Wachter @swachter.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
@socsci.ox.ac.uk @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social @lsepress.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
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