EDGE Initiative

Technology as a catalyst for human rights and democracy. #Tech4Good #DecodingDemocracy

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

The DADI Foundation is changing its name to the EDGE Initiative! Shiny new website packed with content coming soon... #Tech4Good #DecodingDemocracy

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

The ghost of Christmas future (made present) - A London start-up is developing CCTV cameras that can 'read' emotions of people in crowds. Read more about Sensing Feeling https://t.co/W3Itf8KXOd @silkiecarlo of @bbw1984 outlines the issue here

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

And now for something completely different: Last month we attended #TICTeCLocal in London to explore the intersection between #CivicTech, #GovTech and local communities. Read our write up here https://t.co/ylcBPpvqC6 @mySociety @ProxyAddress @democlub @RebeccaRumbul @DataKindUK

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

What is the difference between #CivicTech and #GovTech? Find out with this handy explainer by @WietseVR of @citizenlabco published by @apoliticalco https://t.co/NVkQnhDSga

[Gustaf Björksten @foobard]

A new experiment, Gustaf's Thought Laboratory. Some concerns I have about the sale of the .org TLD https://t.co/wgHUGrh1w1

[MIT Technology Review @techreview]

Meme wars are now a consistent feature of our politics, and are being used by governments, political candidates, and activists across the globe. Click the link to learn how. https://t.co/3RigrNM2k9

[UK House of Commons @HouseofCommons]

Election Day 2019 key facts!

– Polling stations open 7am – 10pm
– If you are in the queue at 10pm then you are entitled to vote
– Only voters in Northern Ireland need ID
– If you haven't sent off your postal vote you can hand it in
– You can get an emergency proxy if you're ill

[Marci Harris @marcidale]

Excellent explanation of the difference between #CivicTech & #GovTech from @citizenlab's @wietsevr

via @apoliticalco

https://t.co/pwrtbLlvcx

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

Can technology encourage better public service provision around elections - demonstrating a way forward to enhance public education, capacity building and understanding for all future democratic processes? 2/2 #GE2019

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

With information about locations of polling stations, voting procedures and electoral policies found in different locations, both online and off, how can online platforms or services offer support to voters and different communities? #GE2019. 1/2

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

A great deal of discourse around #GE2019 has outlined technology as a destabilising force especially around disinformation & network manipulation. However as a tool, how can tech improve democratic accountability and participation? What needs to change?

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

On #GE2019 election day, explore how technology can support voter education processes, distribute power & address greater public engagement https://t.co/ZknzCn8iVV @democlub, @voteforpolicies, @NDItech, @mySociety, @SwapmyVote, @SchoolCuts, @citizenlabco, @metadecidim

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

@democlub We saw you speak at TICTeC Local in London and was really impressed with the work. Next time you are in Edinburgh let us know!

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

Ahead of #GE2019, how can technology support democratic processes instead of undermining them? Check out this list of 10 #Tech4Democracy projects https://t.co/ZknzCn8iVV
@democlub, @voteforpolicies, @NDItech, @mySociety, @SwapmyVote, @SchoolCuts, @citizenlabco, @metadecidim

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

However, as outlined in this blog post, technology that is transparent and accessible can overcome information vacuums, support collaboration, amplify ignored voices and dismantle power structures. How can we support this, while also protecting against the abuse of tech? #GE2019

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

@democlub @voteforpolicies @NDItech @mySociety @SwapmyVote @SchoolCuts @citizenlabco @metadecidim New tech require the rules and principles that underpin democratic processes to evolve and respond to new developments, while also supporting every voter to navigate this new landscape. Without this, tech can be used to skew elections to favour powerful vested interests #GE2019

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

Misinformation and disinformation spreads across the globe like a plague - @FullFact, @PolitiFact and @NdemicCreations have come together for a computer game that visualises the spread of #FakeNews as if it was an outbreak. Read more here: https://t.co/duu8NfXKpM

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

The Algorithmic Justice League (@AJLUnited) explores how algorithmic bias can result in exclusionary experiences and discriminatory practices. When these processes underpin our digital world, how can we ensure the internet works for all? https://t.co/3UaE74DPKQ @jovialjoy

[EDGE Initiative @EDGE_Initiative]

"Can machines ever see our grandmothers as we knew them?" Check out this video by Joy Buolamwini (@jovialjoy) as part of the AI, Aint I a Woman? project which interrogates inherent biases in Artificial Intelligence affecting women of colour @AJLUnited https://t.co/9JvDED8K9g