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
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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.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!Montage: © utoi - stock.adobe.com
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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.Montage © mehaniq41 - stock.adobe.com
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.Montage © Brastock Images - stock.adobe.com
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.Montage © ArTo - stock.adobe.com
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.
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