Democracy Technologies

What happens when you combine open data, interactive visualizations, and civic participation? Pavel Bulíček discusses Hradec Králové's pioneering open data portal, which uses interactive maps and visualizations to make local data accessible. https://lnkd.in/ef5XR-Ff

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"Uniting and rebuilding Brazil will not be possible without popular participation. The forces that attacked democracy are still active and conspiring against it; those that impeded social participation continue to operate to this day." Asserts Renato Simões. The Brasil Participativo platform is engaging 1.4M citizens in shaping national policies, the largest of its kind. This digital tool, integrated with the government's four-year planning process, focuses on issues like combating hunger, deforestation, and climate change. https://lnkd.in/eBbk7yTM

What is Open Data? What makes it 'open'? And how can it benefit democracy? Data that’s easy to use, interpret, and share can enhance decision-making and enable accountability, all while protecting data privacy. From our archive: https://lnkd.in/eXs_cPdm

“Is AI the answer for public administrations? And to what question, exactly?” Administrations in Germany have learned an important lesson: While AI isn’t always the answer, labelling projects as “AI” helps secure funding. This “AI washing” could benefit public administration by supporting basic digitisation and organisational improvements. https://lnkd.in/eUZuHWAA

🏙 What if you could help design your city? Sven Lohmeyer and Pascal Fuhr explain how tools like mixed reality and AI can enable citizen feedback and make it easier for residents to contribute to urban planning. From our archive: https://lnkd.in/eVNmUkme

"Democracies are stronger when we experience them in all aspects of life." Vanessa Liston, founder of CiviQ discusses new participatory tool OpenConsult, and making public participation in Ireland an everyday practice beyond party politics. From our archive: https://lnkd.in/e-i9U5hW

How is AI used in digital participation tools? In this article we look at all the different functionalities from the basics like toxicity screening and content clustering to novel ideas like AI supported process design or policy making. https://lnkd.in/edwGMeW6

"preventing a falsehood from taking hold in the first place is far easier than trying to debunk it after it has spread." Governments can stay ahead of disinformation in the digital age by providing secure, transparent, and accessible communication. Key strategies include clear branding, non-partisan messaging, and prioritising accuracy over speed to strengthen public trust. From our archive: https://lnkd.in/eFiJg2xs

Could government rollouts of AI end up putting vulnerable communities at a disadvantage? Like many countries, Italy is already integrating AI into public services, starting with programs for disadvantaged groups, such as the guaranteed minimum income program. Matt Stempeck argues starting the rollout with programmes could lead to unequal outcomes. https://lnkd.in/eDgPkgKu