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Jer Thorp
Jer Thorp helps organisations navigate data ethics, AI strategy, and civic technology with clarity and confidence. He works with leaders at Microsoft and The New York Times, author of Living in Data, and a globally recognised data artist redefining digital responsibility.
Jer Thorp is a data artist and author who challenges how we understand, use, and live within the vast systems of information that shape modern life.
He is the author of Living in Data and has worked with organisations including Microsoft and The New York Times to rethink how data is visualised and communicated. Jer has become one of the most sought-after voices on the intersection of data, art, and civic responsibility.
Jer's work helps audiences move from being passive subjects of data collection to active participants in how data systems are built and governed. In an era defined by generative AI and algorithmic decision-making, he offers grounded, practical frameworks for understanding what technology can and cannot do, and how communities can reclaim agency over the information extracted from their lives.
Audiences leave Jer's sessions with a clearer picture of how their personal data is collected and monetized, concrete strategies for engaging with data systems as informed citizens rather than products, and a realistic understanding of where AI is headed and what choices remain within our control.
Book Jer Thorp to give your audience the language and confidence to shape a more just data future.
Jer brings rare depth on data governance and AI systems that translates technical complexity into actionable civic strategy. His work with Microsoft and The New York Times positions him to help teams understand how algorithmic decision-making reshapes organizational accountability and customer trust. Ideal for leadership navigating the practical ethics of generative AI deployment.
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