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Building footprints: open data that saves lives in emergencies
In a world increasingly exposed to natural hazards and humanitarian crises, accurate and up-to-date geospatial data can make the difference between effective response and delayed reaction. The building footprints, i.e. the contours of buildings as they appear on the ground, are one of the most valua…
The future of the data commons: balancing opportunities and challenges
The concept of data commons emerges as a transformative approach to the management and sharing of data that serves collective purposes and as an alternative to the growing number of macrosilos of data for private use. By treating data as a shared resource, data commons facilitate collaboration, inno…
Data and technology books to give as Christmas presents
As we do every year, the datos.gob.es team wishes you happy holidays. If this Christmas you feel like giving or giving yourself a gift of knowledge, we bring you our traditional Christmas letter with ideas to ask Father Christmas or the Three Wise Men.
We have a selection of books on a variety of to…
Open geographic data applications of the National Centre for Geographic Information (NICHD)
The National Centre for Geographic Information publishes open geospatial data from the National Cartographic System, the National Geographic Institute and other organisations through web applications and mobile applications to facilitate access to and consultation of geographic data by citizens.
Geo…
What is the value of open geographic data?
Geographic data allow us to learn about the world around us. From locating optimal travel routes to monitoring natural ecosystems, from urban planning and development to emergency management, geographic data has great potential to drive development and efficiency in multiple economic and social area…
Six AI, technology and data books to ask the Three Wise Men for
2023 was a year full of new developments in artificial intelligence, algorithms and data-related technologies. Therefore, these Christmas holidays are a good time to take advantage of the arrival of the Three Wise Men and ask them for a book to enjoy reading during the holidays, the well-deserved re…
libros IA algoritmos +3
Invisibilisation and algorithmic discrimination
Digital technology and algorithms have revolutionised the way we live, work and communicate. While promising efficiency, accuracy and convenience, these technologies can exacerbate prejudice and social inequalities exacerbate prejudice and social inequalities and create new forms of exclusion and cr…
The gender gap: inequality is also in the data
Today, 8 March is the day on which we commemorate women's struggle to achieve their full participation in society, as well as giving visibility to the current gender inequality and demanding global action for effective equality of rights in all areas.
However, the data seem to indicate that we still…
