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Smart destinations as open data generators: barriers and opportunities
25-03-2025
A Smart Tourism Destination (ITD) is based on a management model based on innovation and the use of advanced technology to optimise the visitor experience and improve the sustainability of the destination, while strengthening the quality of life of...
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Artificial intelligence in the EU: projects transforming our society
24-03-2025
The European Union is at the forefront of the development of safe, ethical and people-centred artificial intelligence (AI). Through a , based on human rights and fundamental values, the EU is building an AI ecosystem that simultaneously benefits citizens...
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Digital rights: principles, initiatives and challenges in the digital age
20-03-2025
We live in an increasingly digitalised world where we work, study, inform ourselves and socialise through technologies. In this world, where technology and connectivity have become fundamental pillars of society, digital rights emerge as an essential...
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How Copernicus geospatial data drives innovation in the energy sector
13-03-2025
Geospatial data has driven improvements in a number of sectors, and energy is no exception. This data allows us to better understand our environment in order to promote sustainability, innovation and informed decision-making. One of the main providers...
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Exploring space from the ground: open satellite data in Europe and its applications
04-03-2025
The value of open satellite data in Europe Satellites have become essential tools for understanding the planet and managing resources efficiently. The European Union (EU) has developed an advanced space infrastructure with the aim of providing real-...
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How local councils drive open data in municipalities
03-03-2025
Although local governments are the closest actors to citizens, they often face limitations in terms of resources and capacities to implement open data effectively. The diputations, as intermediate institutions between central government and...
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Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI): how open data can help understand algorithms
27-02-2025
The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in critical areas such as public administration, financial services or healthcare has brought the need for algorithmic transparency to the forefront. The complexity of AI models used to make...
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Open data for a better understanding of the housing situation in Spain
24-02-2025
Housing is one of the main concerns of Spanish citizens, according to the January 2025 barometer of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS). In order to know the real situation of access to housing, it is necessary to have public, updated and...
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The importance of data training for public sector workers
19-02-2025
There is no doubt that digital skills training is necessary today. Basic digital skills are essential to be able to interact in a society where technology already plays a cross-cutting role. In particular, it is important to know the basics of the...
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What data governance should look like in open source AI models
17-02-2025
Open source artificial intelligence (AI) is an opportunity to democratise innovation and avoid the concentration of power in the technology industry. However, their development is highly dependent on the availability of high quality datasets and the...