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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd IFIP WG 8.5 International Conference, EGOV 2024, held in Ghent, Belgium, during September 3-5, 2024. The 29 full papers presented were carefully selected from 69 submissions. They were categorized under the topical sections as follows: Foundations, Digital transformation, Public Services, AI in government, Open government, Emerging topics

The book addresses the challenge of living in a multilingual world from three perspectives: socio-linguistics and the study of multilingualism in contrast, philosophy of technology with its emphasis on the world as a technosphere-how it is made, how it is experienced, and how it can be managed, and then pedagogy and the question of teaching and learning to competently negotiate multilingual environments. In today's multicultural and multilingual world, technologies provide a common ground. The story of the technosphere as a multilingual environment offers new perspective, namely that of learning to cooperate and coordinate

Weder künstlich noch intelligent - eine kritische Analyse der KI-Industrie Wir tendieren dazu, künstliche Intelligenz als eine wundersame und körperlose Form der maschinellen Klugheit zu betrachten. Von der preisgekrönten Wissenschaftlerin Kate Crawford lernen wir hingegen, dass KI in Wahrheit weder künstlich noch intelligent ist, sondern in ihrer materiellen Wirklichkeit auf Ressourcenausbeutung und Machtkonzentration hinausläuft. Crawford nimmt uns mit auf eine faszinierende Reise zu Lithiumminen und Klickfabriken, zu automatisierten Arbeitsplätzen und riesigen Datenarchiven, zu AI-Trainingscamps und zum algorithmischen Kriegsführungsteam des Pentagon. Auf diese Weise zeichnet sie einen Atlas der künstlichen Intelligenz, der die verschiedenen Bereiche ihrer konkreten Realität kartiert, um unser kritisches Auge zu schulen. Gestützt auf ein Jahrzehnt originärer Forschung zeigt Crawford, dass KI in erster Linie eine Technologie der Extraktion ist - der Abschöpfung von Mineralien, billiger Arbeitskraft und einer unermesslichen Anzahl von Daten. Das planetare Netzwerk der KI schädigt unsere Umwelt massiv, vertieft soziale Ungleichheiten und bedroht demokratische Prinzipien. Crawfords Buch liefert uns einen dringlichen Bericht, was auf dem Spiel steht, wenn große Unternehmen und staatliche Institutionen KI nutzen, um die Welt umzugestalten. "Ein wertvolles Korrektiv für den Hype um KI und eine nützliche Gebrauchsanweisung für die Zukunft." John Thornhill, Financial Times Ein neuer Blick auf das, was künstliche Intelligenz in Wirklichkeit ist Aus welchen Materialen bestehen KI-Systeme, und wo kommen die her? Welche Formen menschlicher Arbeit, welche Wissenssysteme und Machtverhältnisse müssen dabei am Start sein? Crawford zeigt: KI ist die ausbeuterische Industrie des 21. Jahrhunderts KI hat in ökologischer, sozialer und politischer Hinsicht verheerende Wirkungen

The role of information and communication technologies as a tool for development has attracted the sustained attention of various agencies worldwide. If the gender dimensions of information and communication technologies-in terms of access and use, capacity-building opportunities, employment, and potential for empowerment-are explicitly identified and addressed, information and communication technologies can be a powerful catalyst for the political and social empowerment of women and the promotion of gender equality. ICT as a Driver of Women's Social and Economic Empowerment contributes to the growing body of literature and present state of knowledge by offering evidence on how new information and communication technologies impact women's economic and social empowerment and overall welfare creation leading to inclusive growth. Covering key topics such as economics, entrepreneurship, digital technologies, and inclusion, this premier reference source is ideal for industry professionals, policymakers, administrators, business owners, managers, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students

"Examines how finance is being transformed by technology and innovation including AI, blockchain, BigData, cloud computing, cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies, and distributed ledger technology. Explores how societies can best benefit from, and how regulators and policymakers might best approach, the FinTech revolution"--

"Cyberspace is the global medium used to socialize, manage businesses, governments, and militaries, and secure personal, corporate, and government secrets. This book provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the policy and technology dimensions of cyberspace for the lay audience as well as computer science and political science students"--

"This book argues a simple point: if open data and the digital aspects that support it aren't accessible to all, then what is the point of it? In an age where technology should be seen as a fundamental human right, it's time to rethink outreach. Deeply rooted in grassroots social activism, this book explores a journey that led to collaboration with governments globally, based on real hands-on work, aiming to democratize open data. Through narrative storytelling, we share insights, best practices, procedures, and community-driven approaches. Regardless of your skill set or organization size, from grassroots workers to third-sector professionals and government officers, join us to reshape the perception of open data, fostering change in neighborhoods. Open Data is Everybody: Using Open Data for Social Good is a love letter to open data's transformative power. To create solutions, understanding the problem is crucial. This book seeks to return control to the real experts-those living and working within our communities.""--

"In light of changing digital communication, this book addresses issues including a shift from a focus on oral to written practices; the rise of new communities of practice and communicative domains; and the need for resulting shifts in language policy and teaching methods when applied to minority (or autochthonous) heritage languages"--

This book challenges the conventional perspective of what counts as participatory online culture. Presenting lurking on social media newsfeeds as a communication and literacy practice that resists dominant power structures, it offers an innovative approach to digital qualitative methods

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online.Our culture has an uneasy relationship with repetition and sameness. On the one hand, we find familiarity pleasurable and soothing; on the other, we crave novelty and long for a sense of discovery. We blame algorithms, intent on selling us more of the same, and on a media industry too greedy to risk investing in intellectually challenging, radically new, products. Sameness and Repetition in Contemporary Media Culture takes a comprehensive approach that both theorises and historically grounds the idea of repetition in relation to media as something that is deeply embedded in our cultural tradition. This project received funding from the Carlsberg Foundation

In today's digital age, the rapid advancement of AI and digital technologies has led to the emergence of digital consciousness, blurring the lines between human and machine thinking. At the same time, these technologies offer unprecedented convenience and efficiency but pose significant challenges. Individuals are increasingly facing issues such as stress, anxiety, and technology addiction, impacting their overall well-being and decision-making processes. The dichotomy between digital consciousness and human consciousness raises critical questions about how we can navigate these challenges in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. To address these pressing concerns, Comparative Analysis of Digital Consciousness and Human Consciousness: Bridging the Divide in AI Discourse offers a comprehensive exploration of the impacts of digital consciousness on human well-being and decision-making. This book delves into the paradoxes and challenges posed by the coexistence of digital and human consciousness, providing insights from psychological perspectives, practitioner experiences, and academic research. By offering a nuanced understanding of these concepts, we aim to equip readers with the knowledge and tools needed to manage the implications of digital consciousness in their personal and professional lives. This book is essential for researchers, academicians, practitioners, and individuals interested in understanding this complex interplay between machine and human consciousness. Through a detailed examination of various aspects, including social media addiction, employee anxiety, and well-being practices, we provide a roadmap for navigating the complexities of the digital age. By fostering a deeper understanding of these issues, the experts behind this research hope to inspire meaningful discussions and drive positive change in how we engage with technology daily