We aim to better understand the complexities for applying AI into the field of civic participation and stimulate new and responsible research and practices
๐New open access #book on #AI & #democratic governance now available! ๐ช๐บ
Featuring insights from ORBIS, AI4Gov, ITHACA & KT4D on trustworthy, transparent & human-centric AI for #civic_participation & democratic governance.
๐Thanks to all contributors!
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โจ Seasonโs greetings from the ITHACA Project !โจ
As our 3-year journey comes to an end, we thank all partners, participants & #pilot cities for shaping responsible, #human-centric #AI for #civic_participation.
๐ Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and all the best ahead!
๐๏ธBrussels hosted Beyond the Algorithm, the joint final #event of #AI4GOV#KT4D#ITHACA#ORBIS.
๐Big thanks to Konnektable Technologies, Epameinondas Koutavelis, Angelos Liapis & Konstantinos Moustakas for their #contributions.
More: https://t.co/1uY1Dctzyg
Today in Brussels: โBeyond the Algorithmโ โ joint #final_event of #AI4GOV#KT4D#ITHACA#ORBIS.
Epameinondas Koutavelis (Konnektable) presents on trust in AI & Big Data. Panels on #trust, #literacies & democracy-centred tech, plus tools exhibition.
๐จOnly 3 days left!
Join ๐๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ด๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ต๐บ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐, where experts and policymakers discussing how AI & Big Data can strengthen democratic participation, transparency and trust.
Join in Brussels or online.
๐Register: https://t.co/Y3ZAvEcgBc
๐ข ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ๐น ๐ฏ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ: ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐-๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐!
๐ป How can AI & data serve democracy by default?
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ!
๐ https://t.co/CQsP7yT12J
๐ Privacy is a right, not a feature. ITHACAโs platform follows #GDPR with consent, anonymisation & user control โ empowering citizens to participate safely. #DigitalRights#PrivacyByDesign#AIforGood
Weโre not just #testing tools โ weโre testing #trust.
From 20 Oct to 5 Nov, participants in #Braศov and #Martin help #ITHACA refine a #platform that makes online participation more transparent, inclusive, and citizen-focused.
๐ More info: https://t.co/MSRXjG4d5f
๐ Inclusive Digital Participation
Raising the Floor hosted a 1-hour iDEM seminar with Eva De Lera, sharing lessons from ITHACA workshops. A space for conversation, discussion & inclusive AI insights. For more information, visit: https://t.co/1q1GlxxFwe
๐ #ITHACA was presented at the 20th #Conference on Quality & Social Responsibility in Bratislava by Stanislav Thomka (Deputy Mayor of the City of Martin).
He showcased how ITHACA promotes inclusive #AI for #civic_participation.
๐ Read more: https://t.co/euCcJCmxN9
๐ค #AI must not be a black box. The new EU #AIAct gives #citizens the right to know how high-risk AI makes decisions.
#ITHACAproject applies this in civic platforms to be explainable, transparent & fair.
๐ #ITHACAproject at ORBICOM Congress 2025 in Strasbourg!
Maria Zangl (Uni Graz) presented our paper with Raising the Floor:
๐ Inclusive AI-Enhanced Civic Engagement: Empowering Marginalized Voices through Inclusion-by-design
๐ https://t.co/N723ZocAEB
#DigitalDemocracy#UNESCO
No one should be left behind. ๐
The EUโs #DigitalRightsDeclaration commits to a safe & inclusive digital future.
#ITHACA follows this vision: #AI that empowers all citizens to take part in local governance.
At #DemocracyAlive2025 in Brussels ๐ช๐บ, leaders & citizens explored how #AI can strengthen democracy.
๐ The ITHACA project is making it real: piloting AI-powered platforms in Martin ๐ธ๐ฐ & Braศov ๐ท๐ด to connect #citizens with #local_governments.
The EUโs #DigitalServicesAct (#DSA) strengthens user rights & online #safety.
#ITHACA applies the same values:
โ responsible moderation
โ algorithmic transparency
โ inclusive civic spaces
Democracy needs safe digital forums.
๐ 84% of Europeans say #AI must be carefully managed.
@โITHACA follows EU principles for Trustworthy AI:
โ fair
โ #transparent
โ inclusive
โ accountable
Technology must earn public trust.