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The Tech We Want

A collective conversation about software that is useful, simple, long-lasting and focused on solving people’s real problems. Find out about upcoming events and learn how you can get involved.

Posted byby OKFN
May 13, 2024

We are telling G7 leaders that the AI infrastructure must be open

We are concerned about a closed digital future where only a few elites can seize the power of AI for private purposes. Our contribution to the Think7 Italy Summit (T7) is trying to change that.

Posted byby Patricio Del Boca
December 4, 2023

How DPI can help fight Information Pollution during elections

Our workshop in Ethiopia with DPGA members detected misinformation in three stages of the electoral process: voters' registration, campaigns, and election day. Check out the results.

Posted byby Sara Petti
November 28, 2023

Debriefing the 4th round table for a Digital Public Infrastructure for Electoral Processes [Francophone Africa]

Last Wednesday, 22 November, Open Knowledge Foundation and AfroLeadership organised a round table on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Electoral Processes, focusing on initiatives developed in Francophone Africa. This was…

Posted byby Patricio Del Boca
November 21, 2023

Debriefing the 3rd round table for a Digital Public Infrastructure for Electoral Processes [Anglophone Africa]

Last Wednesday, November 15th, we had the pleasure of organising the third round table to share experiences related to the development of open digital technologies and data standards in electoral…

Posted byby Patricio Del Boca
November 13, 2023

Debriefing the 2nd round table for a Digital Public Infrastructure for Electoral Processes [North America, Europe, Bangladesh]

The main objective of the panel was to listen to and learn about the local perspectives of each participant, in hopes of identifying common ground and possibilities for collaboration. Access the video and summary.

Posted byby Patricio Del Boca
November 3, 2023

How a Public Digital Infrastructure for Electoral Processes is Helping Argentina Combat Disinformation

The National Electoral Directorate of Argentina has taken a significant step, and we are pleased to see, once again, how access to open knowledge helps different governments strengthen their democratic processes.

Posted byby Patricio Del Boca
October 26, 2023

Debriefing the 1st round table for a Digital Public Infrastructure for Electoral Processes [Latin America]

Posted byby OKFN
October 10, 2023

Open Knowledge Foundation joins the Digital Public Goods Alliance

By uniting resources and expertise, OKFN and DPGA aim to harness the power of digital commons to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Posted byby OKFN
October 4, 2023

Introducing Open Data Editor (beta): Towards a No-Code Data App for Everyone

OKFN is thrilled to introduce the initial version of the Open Data Editor (beta) today. We hope it will become in the future a no-code, easy-to-use application to explore and publish all kinds of data.

Posted byby Sara Petti
September 15, 2023

The Tech We Want to Open Governments

On September 4th, Open Knowledge Foundation, together with Open Knowledge Estonia and Open Knowledge Finland, held a parallel event to the Global Open Government Partnership Summit in Tallinn to talk about the tech we want (and need) to open governments.

Open Technology Research Officially Launches to Strengthen Global Research Community

The Road to a Press Freedom AI Commons

Open Knowledge Foundation Priorities for the 2025 OGP

Design choices for a responsible AI chatbot: a conversation with #semanticClimate

Travis Gerke: ‘Academia is still very supportive of the singular hero scientist. But most things take teams’

Andrés Vázquez: ‘90% of technological problems can be solved with tools that have been around for decades’

Our Network Contribution to Shape the European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy

School of Data Returns: Scaling Digital Literacy Through Trainer Multipliers

Presentation & Expert Roundtable: ‘From Software to Society — Openness in a Changing World’