Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities – including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance – and alarming physical and ...

What data helps investment managers spot opportunities in volatile markets? We explore how alternative and unstructured data, ...

The essential labor of data work, like moderation and annotation, is systematically hidden from those who benefit from the fruits of that labor. A new project puts the lived experiences of data ...

The group 500 Women Scientists was launched after the 2016 election. If young girls can be what they see in the world, then prepare for a new generation of female scientists. The visibility of women ...

For more than 20 years, I’ve watched the relationship between people, devices and work evolve. The past few years have accelerated that evolution beyond what any of us imagined. The pandemic ...

Many of America’s big bosses want their employees back in the office ASAP, arguing that sharing a physical workplace makes them more creative and productive. But is that impulse based on good evidence ...

As many companies return to the office, remote work remains prevalent, introducing security risks. However, you don’t need to pull everyone back into the office. I’ll share how the company I work for ...

Are you a fast and accurate typist? Do you want the flexibility of working at home while completing simple typing tasks? If ...

Mohammad Amir Anwar receives funding from United Kingdom Research and Innovation, Royal Society of Edinburgh, and British Academy. Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job ...