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Advancing trust in data.
#TheWeekinData: Money Money Money *Trump offering early access to online posts *UK job postings fall *Humanizing the AI boom Have you got a hundred grand to spare? If you do, you might want to think about spending it on Donald Trump. buff.ly/WuoIPEJ
Announcing our next FREE webinar: Can we share confidential health data in the public interest? Thursday 24 September, 2 - 3pm BST. How do clinicians navigate the high-stakes decision to share confidential patient information in the public interest? buff.ly/1RGEfYm
#TheWeekinData: Queue jumping *DfE data breach *Commitment fees *Still going rogue The UK’s Department for Education (DFE) confirmed this week that a cyber-attack took place on its helpdesk and Turing Scheme portal. Find out more… buff.ly/qVOEtoh
Last chance to book our FREE webinar A smarter way to spot data & AI harms. 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. buff.ly/ZFJ6tkc
Last chance to book Solid World, Solid Bot: Building apps via agentic commerce! 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/xtZHlNz
Have you booked 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. Book now buff.ly/xtZHlNz
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
🚨 Solid26 preview: Building personal apps and AI agents 📅 28 - 29 April 📍Birkbeck, University of London, WC1E 7HX We're hosting a 2-day tournament to build a new generation of personal AI agents, apps, and websites that give people real control over their own data. Find out more. buff.ly/HAGtekY
Last chance to book our FREE session with Antonia Panayotova, DSIT, @imak.bsky.social, Open Opportunities, and Professor @elenasimperl.bsky.social, Director of Research, ODI on data portals - and the National Data Library in particular. buff.ly/nQxtaVn
Join our FREE webinar to find out the best ways for you and your organisation to tackle data ethics. We’ll discuss different pathways, from light touch training for individuals & small groups to full consultancy support. buff.ly/hWiRgMF
We've published a paper that reviews our progress three years into our 5 Year Strategy. It takes stock of delivery to date, examines how external conditions have continued to evolve, and sets out how the ODI is adapting for the remainder of the strategy period. Find out more. buff.ly/cbgFeHO