The OII Podcast (Oxford Internet Institute)

The impact of founder personalities on startup success, how a predictive model outperforms industry standards to predict company success, and what factors can help us predict which startups will succeed. In the eighth episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as: * How founder personalities and early company characteristics significantly predict startup success * How traits of successful founders differ from traditional employees * Research implications for the broader startup ecosystem, including venture capital investors, potential buyers, and startup incubators Dr Fabian Braesemann is a Departmental Research Lecturer in AI & Work at the OII. His research focuses on the Science of Success. He uses data science methods to quantify the determinants of success in different fields of work. Professor Paul X McCarthy is a CEO, computational social science research leader and author. He founded the League of Scholars, and is also Adjunct Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, as well as an Industry Fellow at The UTS Data Science Institute and an Honorary Fellow at Western Sydney University. Veena McCoole is Media and Communications Manager for the Oxford Internet Institute. The OII Podcast looks at issues and developments in the digital world that matter to us all, and explores them through thought-provoking conversations with experts and practitioners. To keep up with forthcoming episodes, follow the OII on social media where new episodes will be announced. Our social media links can be found on our website: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ (see end of page).

Our experts discuss why AI adoption in defence is slow -- covering procurement, regulation, and tech hurdles -- and how conflicts like the Ukraine war shape its future. They also call for public debate on risks and ethics. In the seventh episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as: - The factors behind AI’s slow penetration into global defence systems, including complex procurement, regulatory uncertainty, and challenges with interoperability. - How current geopolitical conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine War are shaping future AI development in defence with large amounts of new data. - The need for a public debate on the acceptable levels of risk and ethical trade-offs of AI implementation in defence. Professor Mariarosaria Taddeo is Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies at the Oxford Internet Institute, and DPhil Programme Director. Her research focuses on the ethics and governance of digital technologies, and ranges from designing governance measures to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to addressing the ethical challenges of using defence technology in defence. Sir Chris Deverell is a retired four-star General who is now advising many startups in the Defence sector. Chris has also given evidence to the House of Lords Committee on AI and Weapon Systems. Veena McCoole is Media and Communications Manager for the Oxford Internet Institute. The OII Podcast looks at issues and developments in the digital world that matter to us all, and explores them through thought-provoking conversations with experts and practitioners. To keep up with forthcoming episodes, follow the OII on social media where new episodes will be announced. Our social media links can be found on our website: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ (see end of page).

The link between misinformation and polarisation on social media, what's being done to combat misinformation and disinformation, the role of social media platforms and regulators, and where the research gaps are. In the sixth episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as: * The real world impacts that arise when people increasingly identify with their political tribes online * What role governments are playing in combating misinformation, and what more should be done to tackle this problem at a policy level * What the future holds for misinformation on social media, in the wake of generative AI, deepfakes and ever-evolving algorithms Professor Mohsen Mosleh is Associate Professor of Social Data Science at the Oxford Internet Institute. His research focuses on how misinformation and disinformation spread on social media, and how ties are formed on social networks. Cameron Martel is a PhD candidate at MIT Sloan School of Management and an incoming assistant professor at John Hopkins Carey Business School, focusing on why people believe and share misinformation, what forces shape the online social networks through which misinformation may spread, and which content moderation interventions are effective for improving online information quality. Veena McCoole is Media and Communications Manager for the Oxford Internet Institute. The OII Podcast looks at issues and developments in the digital world that matter to us all, and explores them through thought-provoking conversations with experts and practitioners. To keep up with forthcoming episodes, follow the OII on social media where new episodes will be announced. Our social media links can be found on our website: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ (see end of page).

Professor Sandra Wachter, an expert on AI regulation and ethics, and Professor Brent Mittelstadt, who specializes in data ethics, delve into the current landscape of artificial intelligence governance. They discuss pressing concerns like algorithmic bias, the risks of misinformation, and the challenges policymakers face in balancing innovation with accountability. The conversation highlights the need for critical evaluation of AI outputs and calls for stronger regulations to address ethical implications and societal impacts while navigating the complexities of AI technology.

The future of work in an AI-driven world, whether these new technologies help or hurt the labour market, and what employees should be doing to future-proof their skills, with Dr Fabian Stephany (Oxford Internet Institute) and El-Iza Mohamedou (OECD). In the fourth episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as: - How AI is affecting the labour market and reshaping the skills landscape in the world of work - How employers can support employees with upskilling and training to ensure workforce capabilities stay relevant - The disproportionate impact of new technologies on existing socioeconomic and geographic inequalities, and who stands to gain (and lose) from these changes Dr Fabian Stephany is a Departmental Research Lecturer in AI & Work at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), University of Oxford, a Research Affiliate at the Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society in Berlin and a Fellow at the Brussels-based Think Tank Bruegel. Leading the SkillScale Project, Fabian investigates the emergence of new skills and sustainability of novel occupations in times of technological disruption. El-Iza Mohamedou is the Head of the OECD Centre for Skills which supports countries to achieve better economic and social outcomes by taking a whole-of-government approach and engaging with stakeholders to develop and implement better skills policies. Veena McCoole is Media and Communications Manager for the Oxford Internet Institute. The OII Podcast looks at issues and developments in the digital world that matter to us all, and explores them through thought-provoking conversations with experts and practitioners. To keep up with forthcoming episodes, follow the OII on social media where new episodes will be announced. Our social media links can be found on our website: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/

How digital technologies impact young children, and new ways to think about the ethical and safety measures that govern their use of technology, with Professor Vicki Nash and Professor Katya Hertog (Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford) In the third episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as: - The evolving nature of digital technologies in childrens' lives, and how these tools offer both opportunities for social connection, and potential exposure to harmful content. - The unintended consequences of parental controls of children's technology use, and children's perspectives on parental monitoring tools. - How regulatory measures are protecting children from online threats and preparing them for life online, and where the gaps in policy may be. Vicki Nash is the Oxford Internet Institute's Director and a Senior Policy Fellow. Her research focuses on the opportunities and risks experienced by children using digital technologies; she also leads OII engagement on Internet regulation and digital policy issues. She holds several digital policy advisory roles, including membership of the UK Government’s multi-stakeholder UK Council on Internet Safety (UKCIS) Evidence Group, and serves on the Advisory Board of COADEC. She is frequently called on to give expert evidence in UK and EU policy consultations on broader issues such as platform governance. Professor Katya Hertog is Associate Professor in AI and Society at the Oxford Internet Institute. Her research interests lie at the intersection of digital sociology and family sociology. She leads the ESRC-funded DomesticAI project that scopes new technologies’ potential to free up time now locked into unpaid domestic labour and measures how willing people are to introduce these technologies into their private lives. Veena McCoole is Media and Communications Manager for the Oxford Internet Institute. The OII Podcast looks at issues and developments in the digital world that matter to us all, and explores them through thought-provoking conversations with experts and practitioners. To keep up with forthcoming episodes, follow the OII on social media where new episodes will be announced. Our social media links can be found on our website: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ (see end of page).

The FairWork project and how it is helping make short-term, low job security 'gig' work fairer across the world, with Professor Mark Graham and Dr Alessio Bertolini (Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford) In the second episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as: - The current state of the gig economy in the labour market, which accounts for an increasing proportion of employment: not just in service industries such as ride-hailing or food delivery, but also across academia, law, and other sectors. - How FairWork applies its research methodology to evaluate working conditions of gig workers employed by a wide range of companies, and uses its scoring system to push employers to raise working standards. - What listeners and consumers can do to make a difference and help hold companies to account when it comes to how they treat gig workers. Mark Graham is Professor of Internet Geography at the Oxford Internet Institute, a Senior Research Fellow at Green Templeton College, a Research Affiliate in the University of Oxford’s School of Geography and the Environment, a Research Associate at the Centre for Information Technology and National Development in Africa at the University of Cape Town, a Visiting Researcher at the Berlin Social Science Centre, and a Faculty Affiliate at the Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy (ICDE) at The New School. Alessio Bertolini is a Researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute for the project FairWork, where he is investigating platform work in the UK and Germany. Before joining the OII, Alessio was a postdoctoral researcher of the project ‘Work on Demand: Contracting for Work in a Changing Economy’ headed by Prof. Ruth Dukes at the University of Glasgow. Within the broader project, Alessio had been investigating ideas and strategies used by different stakeholders and policy actors in the regulation of the platform economy in a comparative perspective. Veena McCoole is Media and Communications Manager for the Oxford Internet Institute. The OII podcast looks at issues and developments in the digital world that matter to us all, and explores them through thought-provoking conversations with experts and practitioners. To keep up with forthcoming episodes, follow the OII on social media where new episodes will be announced. Our social media links can be found on our website: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ (see end of page).

How the digital world is affecting society and individuals, and concerns around tech usage, with Professor Andy Przybylski (Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford) and Dr Sakshi Ghai (London School of Economics). In the inaugural episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as: - The evidence behind how our wellbeing has been influenced by digital technologies - The need to adopt a non-Western centric approach to research that incorporates the contextual nuances of those living in places like the Global South - Whether the rise in digital technologies can help to break down some of the inequalities between the West and the global South Andrew K. Przybylski is the Professor of Human Behaviour and Technology at the University of Oxford. Professor Przybylski investigates how online social media and video games platforms shape human motivation and influence the health and well-being of their users. Sakshi Ghai is an Assistant Professor of Psychological and Behavioural Science at The London School of Economics and Political Science. Her work encompasses two complementary strands of research: applied research into the effects of digital technologies on young people’s well-being, and meta-scientific research into the diversity of behavioural science. Roz Pacey is the former Media and Communications Manager for the Oxford Internet Institute. The OII podcast looks at issues and developments in the digital world that matter to us all, and explores them through thought-provoking conversations with experts and practitioners. To keep up with forthcoming episodes, follow the OII on social media where new episodes will be announced. Our social media links can be found on our website: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ (see end of page).