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How Google, Moovit and Citymapper reuse open mobility data
Many people use apps to get around in their daily lives. Apps such as Google Maps, Moovit or CityMapper provide the fastest and most efficient route to a destination. However, what many users are unaware of is that behind these platforms lies a valuable source of information: open data. By reusing p…
Data job offers: The most valued skills on the market
Almost half of European adults lack basic digital skills. According to the latest State of the Digital Decade report, in 2023, only 55.6% of citizens reported having such skills. This percentage rises to 66.2% in the case of Spain, ahead of the European average.
Having basic digital skills is essent…
Private company data sharing initiatives: success stories
In today's digital age, data sharing and opendatahave emerged as key pillars for innovation, transparency and economic development. A number of companies and organisations around the world are adopting these approaches to foster open access to information and enhance data-driven decision making. Bel…
The importance of data literacy in the context of digital rights and the rise of artificial intelligence
Data literacy has become a crucial issue in the digital age. This concept refers to the ability of people to understand how data is used, how it is accessed, created, analysed, used or reused, and communicated.
We live in a world where data and algorithms influence everyday decisions and the opportu…
The importance of data fairness in artificial intelligence systems
Data equity is a concept that emphasises the importance of considering issues of power, bias and discrimination in data collection, analysis and interpretation. It involves ensuring that data is collected, analysed and used in a way that is fair, inclusive and equitable to all stakeholders, particul…
How AI is transforming employment
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised various aspects of society and our environment. With ever faster technological advances, AI is transforming the way daily tasks are performed in different sectors of the economy.
As such, employment is one of the sectors where it is having…
The impact of open data on the employment sector
Open data provides relevant information on the state and evolution of different sectors, including employment. Employment data typically includes labour force statistics and information on employees, as well as economic, demographic or benefits-related data, interviews, salaries, vacancies, etc.…
How to improve the acquisition of skills in the era of intelligent technologies
New technologies are changing the world we live in. The society changes, the economy changes, and with that, the jobs change. The implementation of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data or Internet of Things are driving the demand for new professional profiles that we did not even c…