Mirko Tobias Schäfer

Mirko Tobias Schäfer is Associate Professor of AI, Data & Society at Utrecht University. Together with the Data School, Mirko investigates the social impact of data practices and AI on citizenship and democracy, developing applied methodologies and interventions that bridge research and practice. Mirko also serves on the Advisory Committee Analytics of the Netherlands Ministry of Finance. 

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Utrecht University - Data School

Netherlands

The Data School at Utrecht University is an interdisciplinary research and teaching platform focused on the societal impact of data, algorithms and artificial intelligence. It examines how big data and AI are transforming citizenship and democracy. The Data School combines academic research with practical application, training programs, and processes that support responsible data and AI use.