New Field Guide: ‘Connecting AI to Government Data’
We at OKFN are exploring how to connect AI to public data in a way that builds trust. This new publication shares our pilot process and invites you to test it in your own context.
A real-world summit on tech and peace – OKFN Newsletter September 2026
AI Learning Labs, a new field guide, a live sandbox of traceable AI, Abrelatam and Mozfest, partnership with GreenPT, and more.
Open Knowledge at Abrelatam/Condatos 2026: AI, Public Data and Regional Collaboration
Join our sessions, receive a copy of the latest OKFN publications, and connect with our team to help develop responsible AI tools for democracy.
Traceable AI Answers for Public Data: Event Recording & Field Guide
This online event marked the conclusion of the Traceable AI Answers for Public Data project under the AI Learning Labs initiative, showcasing AI integration with open data portals. You can now watch the full event recording and explore all presentation materials.
A Peace Negotiator’s Guide to AI – OKFN Newsletter August 2026
AI Learning Labs, course for conflict mediators, public launch of traceable AI prototype, recommendations for our brain commons, and more.
Preliminary agenda announced for the Open Technology Research Symposium 2026
This year’s Symposium is guided by the theme “Shaping the Open Transition”. The program features speakers from Fiji, Ireland, Australia, India, Slovenia, Brazil, the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, Nigeria, Italy, Taiwan, Germany, Spain, and the United States.
New frontiers for open knowledge – OKFN Newsletter July 2026
SkyCommons Observatory released, protecting our BrainCommons, a responsible AI chatbot, shared learnings at UN Big Data, preparing for the Open Technology Symposium, and more.
Frictionless Community Call June 2026
The Frictionless community reconvened to enhance governance, explore AI integration, and establish GitHub as the primary discussion platform
Opening Remarks: An Open Neurotech Stack
A recap of the BrainCommons opening session on the importance of making brain-computer interfaces open by design
The Future of Freedom of Thought: Keeping Human Agency Open in the Age of Brain-Computer Interfaces
Will we surrender our rights to free thought? – a recap of the Brain Commons keynote by Susie Alegre
Freedom of Thought in the Age of Neurotechnology
How neurotech challenges the very idea of ‘thinking for oneself’ – a recap of the Brain Commons keynote by Christoph Bublitz