Study approved by UChicago IRB (IRB25-1521)Questions? Contact normal-lab@uchicago.edu

About the Digital Life Project

A multi-university initiative studying how people interact with digital platforms. We collect anonymized data to understand patterns in AI, social media, and streaming.

Beyond Surveys

Real usage data reveals patterns self-reports can't capture

Real-World Impact

Research that informs policy conversations about technology

Privacy First

Personal info is removed before researchers see any data

Shape the Conversation

Your data helps answer important questions about digital life

Research Team

Economists from leading academic institutions

Leonardo Bursztyn
Professor of Economics
University of Chicago
Luca Braghieri
Associate Professor
Bocconi University
Matthew Gentzkow
Professor of Economics
Stanford University
Christopher Roth
Professor of Economics
University of Cologne
David Yanagizawa-Drott
Professor of Economics
University of Zurich

IRB Approved

This study is reviewed by the University of Chicago Institutional Review Board (IRB25-1521).