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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. democracy-technologies.org/ai-data/transp…

This digital tool, integrated with the government's 4-year planning process, focuses on issues like combating hunger, deforestation, and climate change. democracy-technologies.org/participation/…

"Uniting and rebuilding Brazil will not be possible without popular participation." Asserts Renato Simões. The Brasil Participativo platform is engaging 1.4M citizens in shaping national policies, the largest of its kind.

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. democracy-technologies.org/getting-starte…

This “AI washing” could benefit public administration by supporting basic digitisation and organisational improvements. democracy-technologies.org/opinion/ai-was…

“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.

@GerardoBerthin Great point, thank you. While elections remain important, they aren't enough to create a truly democratic culture. We're always open to hearing about new ways of doing this.

#democraticgovernance is often identified with elections, but elections are only one aspect or process in #democraticgovernance.

@lesbray123 Thanks Les – it's definitely important to ensure that different perspectives are heard. The best citizens' assemblies use a range of experts with different perspectives, equipping participants to make up their own minds.

@DemTech_org Participatory and deliberative democracy is a truly great aspiration but it is open to corruption. Ie a Citzens jury would consist of at least two opposing positions on a topic. Both sides equally resourced to deliver the best argument for their case. Not just one side

"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. bit.ly/3T6CN0y

🏙️ 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. democracy-technologies.org/participation/…

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. democracy-technologies.org/participation/…

Key strategies include clear branding, non-partisan messaging, and prioritising accuracy over speed to strengthen public trust. From our archive: democracy-technologies.org/getting-starte…

"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.

Could government rollouts of AI put vulnerable communities at a disadvantage? Like many countries, Italy is integrating AI into public services, starting with programs for disadvantaged groups. @mstem argues this approach could lead to unequal outcomes. democracy-technologies.org/ai-data/how-it…

The citizen report of this assembly was recently published and will be brought forward to the Federal Ministry of the Interior on September 12, 2024. The report can be read here: forum-gegen-fakes.de/de/ergebnisse-…

We spoke with Dominik Hierlemann about the project. democracy-technologies.org/participation/…

How can society combat disinformation in the digital age? The @BertelsmannSt with partners like the German Ministry of the Interior, held a citizens' assembly that combined digital and in-person participation to foster debate and generate actionable recommendations. 🧵