Center of Excellence in Data for Society
The Center of Excellence in Data for Society at the University of Arizona (CEDS) is a think tank specializing in data science in society. We study ethical AI, collaboratory cultures, data commons, Open Science, and the sociotechnical trends that impact privacy, education, diversity, in digital society. Our Center also serves in an advisory function by convening transdisciplinary experts and by providing direct guidance on data science for governance and science diplomacy to global stakeholders.
CEDS is a transformative research center led by a diverse staff committed to the inclusion of underrepresented communities in the development of the digital future. We were created through a joint incubation of Data7 + iSchool + NNI + CDSDS, and we continue to serve UAz in partnership with ICDI.
Data in Society Spotlight
September 2024
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Event Spotlight
AI and Democracy Hackathon (November 11)
Registration deadline: October 18, 2024
The German Marshall Fund of the United States, in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation and Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa, is building on its content authenticity work in Mexico by hosting an AI & Democracy Hackathon on November 11. The event aims to develop technologies that harness AI’s power to work for democratic values. The hackathon will bring together interdisciplinary teams of engineers and civic actors who will tackle challenges such as contextual integrity of media, discriminatory AI-enabled misinformation and disinformation, and detection and mitigation of automated influence. Registration is open to local Mexican and international data scientists, democracy researchers, activists, journalists, and newsroom staff.
For further details and FAQs, please see the AI & Democracy Hackathon page.
Programs & Projects
CEDS develops new approaches to science diplomacy, using data assets and data science expertise as a tool to leverage cooperation and development
- Data diplomacy frameworks
- Institutional interoperability
- Data diplomacy training & certification
CEDS contributes to the creation of guidelines that improve interoperability and stewardship
- Indigenous metadata standards
- Flexible regulations for data tech
- Taxonomic standards
- Research ethics
CEDS studies the impact of data technologies and practices on society, and the role of people in sociotechnical systems
- Fairness in AI
- Fluid Commons Collaboratory
- Video as a Service
- Genomic Sovereignty
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