Public web data is the fuel for AI, the basis for research, and an enabler of economic growth.

It’s also a potential force for good, if it can be harnessed to address critical social issues.

In this session we’ll discuss how we can make the best use of public web data, and ensure it is collected, analysed, and used ethically.

We’ll share practical insights from the data industry, and also discuss how regulation is changing the sector and the need to balance the influence of large tech firms with a drive for innovation and scale-up opportunities.

You’ll also hear some case studies of how public web data is already being used in an academic, research or campaigning setting, including how the Bright Initiative’s partnership with the Molly Rose Foundation has helped them hold social media platforms to account for their response to harmful material online.

Speaker

Dana Mazia is the general manager of the Bright Initiative, a global programme that leverages public web data to drive positive change. The Bright Initiative provides selected non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and public bodies worldwide with pro-bono data and expertise to tackle the most pressing global issues of our time.

Dana is a lawyer and social entrepreneur with 15 years experience in tech, data, and impact.

Please note, King's events are free, which means we routinely overbook to allow for no-shows and avoid empty seats. Admission is on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive in good time to avoid disappointment. We will not be able to admit those without tickets or latecomers.