In the ever-evolving landscape of governance, understanding the impact of citizen participation and engagement has become a paramount question over the last few decades. Citizens play a pivotal role in shaping a more transparent, responsive, improved, and targeted governance. This article explores the intricate relationship between citizen engagement and governance, highlighting the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as enablers in this transformative process.
SHAPING THE FUTURE: THE MKAI GLOBAL AI ETHICS AND SAFETY SUMMIT
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly significant role in our lives, the need for ethical and safety considerations is more urgent than ever. The MKAI Global AI Ethics and Safety – People’s Summit, scheduled to run concurrently with the Global AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park on November 1, 2023, is not just an event.
NAVIGATING THE CROSSROADS OF CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
In the era of digital transformation, the convergence of civic participation and artificial intelligence has sparked both anticipation and scrutiny. Explore how AI is revolutionizing the way we engage with democracy.
EMPOWERING INNOVATION: COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH HORIZON EUROPE PROJECTS TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT
ITHACA consortium members actively participate in the “AI, Big Data and Democracy Task Force”. It is a collaborative assembly of Horizon Europe projects funded under the “Reshaping Democracies” call. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote extensive cooperation among affiliated sister projects and amplify the utilization of their outcomes.
ITHACA: MAXIMIZING POSITIVE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION
The ITHACA initiative is dedicated to enhancing the positive influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on democratic institutions and processes. To achieve this goal, an online discussion platform, incorporating human and social perspectives, will be created and piloted in two EU countries – Romania and Slovakia. How will we design it? In cooperation with representatives of vulnerable groups.
THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT: STRIKING THE BALANCE BETWEEN INNOVATION AND REGULATION
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems holds immense potential for societal benefits, economic growth, and boosting EU innovation and competitiveness. However, it’s also recognized that certain AI systems raise concerns, particularly in terms of safety, security, and the protection of fundamental rights.
GOOD PRACTICES OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AND DEMOCRACY IN AI APPLICATIONS
How can citizens drive transparent and responsive governance?
Project ITHACA is a ground-breaking initiative aimed at improving our understanding of the complexities and controversies surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of technology-enhanced civic participation, to ensure the safe and accessible participation of all citizens in local civic governance initiatives, including those from vulnerable groups often excluded and/or affected by systems in which they have not been taken into account throughout the design, development and implementation phases.
25TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DIGITAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH ON 11TH– 15TH JUNE 2024 IN TAIPEI, TAIWAN
The venue for the 25th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research (Digital Government Society) next year is now announced. This time, it goes really international and far from Europe – the DGO2024 is taking place in Taipei, Taiwan!
MEETING VULNERABLE CITIZENS TO IDENTIFY THEIR NEEDS
The ITHACA project partners plan to assess the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance citizens´ participation in the local governance. For this purpose, two participatory workshops will be organized in the project pilot cities of Martin (Slovakia) and Brasov (Romania) in September 2023.
NEW OECD.AI EXPERT GROUP ON AI FUTURES WAS ESTABLISHED
Artificial intelligence is discussed for several years, officials and politicians are thinking about its risks. Most AI policy discussions focus on the challenges we already face today, and understandably so.
OECD experts work on some existing issues for some time, including work by the OECD Expert Groups on Risk and Accountability, Incidents, and Compute & Climate.