...biased outcomes and recommendations, either because the data used to train them may reflect historical biases, or because they may detect patterns that we would consider discriminatory, for example by...
...and use of data produced as a by-product of our interactions with media environments, means we are analysed by advertisers and organisations to a far greater extent than ever before....
...and refine the tools we use to weave academic insight into policy discussions (e.g. through various kinds of events, slide packs, think pieces and literature reviews). Raising our profile: during...
...to encourage more of my sort, mainly because they think it will increase innovation. They actually call us “positive deviants”, presumably to make it sound just a little less awkward....
...Defra are excited to use the work I did for them both internally and with other departments such as BEIS or HMT, so I feel like I have contributed to...
...new action plan will include some online elements. How government engages citizens online Governments use of the internet to engage citizens has mostly been centered around: Service delivery e.g. applying...
...machine learning - the automation of statistical processes for ‘learning’ Coding and substantive expertise is a danger zone - data science techniques can be used incorrectly if they are not...
...with the pace and complexity of the policy making process. (3) Independent working: we’re used to working with minimum supervision and we have a make-it-work attitude. In the OIT, we...