Advisory essay on Data Agenda Government by Gerd Kortuem published

News - 11 December 2019 - Communication

With the increasing influence of data and algorithms in our society, the Dutch Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations asked several scientist on computer science, governance and design to weigh in with their recommendations for ground rules for socially appropriate use of data and technology in public space. In the resulting collection of six essays, IDE Professor Gerd Kortuem argues for the creation of a national algorithm register and framework.

You can download the Appropriate use of Data in Public Space essay bundle via the Dutch Government website. Next to the piece by Professor Kortuem, it contains contributions from researchers from Leiden University, Eindhoven University of Technology, Tilburg University and the LDE Centre for Bold Cities, among others. 

The development of artificial intelligence is creating complex societal issues that demand human-centered and cross-disciplinary efforts. They expect more to come from this initiative in 2020.