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How to build a citizen science initiative considering open data from the start
Citizen participation in the collection of scientific data promotes a more democratic science, by involving society in R+D+i processes and reinforcing accountability. In this sense, there are a variety of citizen science initiatives launched by entities such as CSIC, CENEAM or CREAF, among oth…
Thinking Out Loud: Prompts to Simulate Human Reasoning with AI
In the usual search for tricks to make our prompts more effective, one of the most popular is the activation of the chain of thought. It consists of posing a multilevel problem and asking the AI system to solve it, but not by giving us the solution all at once, but by making visible step by step the…
Evaluate to trust: the key role of validation and open data in generative AI
Generative artificial intelligence is beginning to find its way into everyday applications ranging from virtual agents (or teams of virtual agents) that resolve queries when we call a customer service centre to intelligent assistants that automatically draft meeting summaries or report proposals in…
Benefits and opportunities of public initiatives for open data visualisation
Imagine you want to know how many terraces there are in your neighbourhood, how the pollen levels in the air you breathe every day are evolving or whether recycling in your city is working well. All this information exists in your municipality's databases, but it sits in spreadsheets and technical d…
Sustainable artificial intelligence: how to minimise the environmental impact of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key technology in multiple sectors, from health and education to industry and environmental management, not to mention the number of citizens who create texts, images or videos with this technology for their own personal enjoyment. It is estimated that in Sp…
The importance of licences in the digital environment: an approach accessible to all
In an increasingly digitised world, the creation, use and distribution of software and data have become essential activities for individuals, businesses and government organisations. However, behind these everyday practices lies a crucial aspect: licensingof both software and data.
Understanding wha…
Data on the banking sector: sources of access
Access to financial and banking data is revolutionising the sector, promoting transparency, financial inclusion and innovation in economic services. However, the management of this data faces regulatory challenges in balancing openness with security and privacy.
For this reason, there are different…
DGT datasets to help improve traffic and road safety
The General direction of traffic (DGT in its Spanish acronym) is the body responsible for ensuring safety and fluidity on the roads in Spain. Among other activities, it is responsible for the issuing of permits, traffic control and the management of infringements.
As a result of its activity, a larg…
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…
How do you build an artificial intelligence model?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept and has become a key tool in our daily lives. From movie or series recommendations on streaming platforms to virtual assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant on our devices, AI is everywhere. But how do you build an AI model? Despite wh…
