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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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
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Redefining Infrastructure in the Digital Age: The Rise of Digital Public Infrastructures

What if public infrastructure extended beyond roads and bridges to include digital identities and payment systems? This article explains how “Digital Public Infrastructure” is transforming the way we think about essential services and why it’s becoming a focal point in global tech and policy discussions.
Dr. Felix Sieker
23. October 2024
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We need responsible data foundations for Foundation Models

The rapid spread of foundation models like GPT has sparked a lot of excitement but also raises questions about the values embedded in these technologies. This is especially true of the underlying training data, which significantly influence how AI models function and the results they produce. For organizations focused on the common good, the question should arise whether they would prefer models whose training data better represent their values and convictions. However, there is too little evidence so far. That’s why we will be conducting a study to take a closer look at the training data – to raise awareness among organizations and increase transparency in the use of foundation models.
Teresa Staiger
17. October 2024

Plurality in Action: Public Interest Tech and the Role of Civil Society – Interview with Audrey Tang

Public interest technology, technology for the good, digital public infrastructure - no matter how you call it: we need more of it. Therefore, it was a pleasure to welcome Audrey Tang to our Bertelsmann Stiftung office in Berlin to discuss plurality, technology, and democracy and to learn from Taiwan’s approach.
Teresa Staiger
11. September 2024