reframe[Tech] - Algorithms for the Common Good

In the project we are dedicated to ensuring that the development and use of digital technologies are more closely aligned with the common good. We provide policymakers, public administration employees and organizations with a focus on the common good with analyses of the risks and opportunities of digital technologies, along with insights and solutions to harness their potential for greater common good.

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Teresa Staiger
Events

Reflections on RightsCon 2025: Public AI, power structures, and human rights

How is the intersection of technology and human rights evolving? What role can the Public AI Stack, sustainable digital infrastructures, and collective action play in this context? At RightsCon 2025 in Taipei, activists, researchers, and decision-makers exchanged insights on these issues. reframe[Tech] was there and shares four key takeaways.
Teresa Staiger, Dr. Felix Sieker
19. March 2025
Publications

EuroStack – Shaping Europe’s digital future!

Our recent EuroStack report outlines how Europe can strengthen its digital sovereignty through homegrown infrastructure, fair innovation and reduced reliance on non-European tech giants!
Martin Hullin, Teresa Staiger
13. February 2025
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Publications

Implementing the AI Act: Many Areas of Tension with Existing Regulations

The European Union and its member states face a critical challenge: implementing the AI Act in a timely and user-friendly manner. Our new study highlights the importance of aligning existing European legislation more effectively with the new regulatory requirements.
Asena Soydaş
11. December 2024
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Aadhaar and the rise of Digital Public Infrastructure in India

Aadhaar, the first Digital Public Infrastructure project of the India Stack, transformed access to services for over a billion residents. However, it remains highly controversial, facing criticism over privacy, data security, and concerns about government surveillance.
Dr. Felix Sieker
13. November 2024
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PIX: How Brazil Built a Digital Public Payment Infrastructure for Payment

One of the most successful examples of Digital Public Infrastructures in the context of payment, is Brazil’s PIX system. This article explains the advantages of PIX in contrast to previous payment infrastructures and shows how it could be an example worth transferring to other countries.
Dr. Felix Sieker
6. November 2024
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Data as a Public Resource: Hamburg’s Urban Data Challenge

As cities grow and evolve, managing urban data becomes essential for sustainable development and social cohesion. In this context, Hamburg’s Urban Data Initiative is pioneering a collaborative approach to data sharing, bringing together public and private sectors to enhance mobility.
Dr. Felix Sieker
30. October 2024