Join a forward-thinking discussion with leading experts as we dissect the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs) and Data on the analysis of politics and the political landscape itself. From AI's growing role in policy drafting and voter targeting to the weaponization of disinformation, the foundations of democracy are being challenged and reshaped.
Our panel of distinguished speakers will cut through the hype to explore critical questions, including:
· How can AI help us to decode political images?
· What new forms of data journalism are enabled through AI and how does this change politics reporting?
· Can AI be harnessed to strengthen democratic engagement and policymaking?
Invited speakers include Associate Professor Roxana Radu (Jesus College, University of Oxford), Dr Linda Li (London School of Economics) and Joey D'Urso (The Times). The panel will be moderated by Professor Ralph Schroeder (OII, University of Oxford). Discover the opportunities and potential risks on the cutting edge of technology and power.
This event is part of the Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub Programme in partnership with the Oxford Internet Institute.
The networking reception will include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free snack options and allergens will be clearly labelled. If you have any additional dietary requirements or allergies, please do contact digitalhub@jesus.ox.ac.uk and we are happy to help.
SPEAKERS
Dr Roxana Radu is an Associate Professor of Digital Technologies and Public Policy , Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Roxana is passionate about technology governance& building a better digital future. She serves on the Advisory Group of the EU Cybersecurity Agency & advises governments & international organisations.
Joey D’Urso is the Senior Data Journalist at The Times and Sunday Times. Before this he reported on politics at BBC News and was an investigative reporter for The Athletic. In 2025 he published his first book More Than A Shirt: How Football Shirts Explain Global Politics, Money and Power.
Dr Linda Li is an LSE Fellow in Advanced Quantitative Methods in the Department of Methodology and an alumna of the Oxford Internet Institute. Her research lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, political communication, and social data science. Her current work examines how large language models construct meaning from political imagery, revealing how algorithmic bias shapes public understanding and digital discourse.