Artificial intelligence and state transparency guided the IV Open Government Congress in Temuco | El Mostrador
The Fourth Open Government Congress in Chile underscored that algorithmic transparency and citizen participation are fundamental pillars for state modernization. The event highlighted the urgent need to understand how public technological tools, particularly artificial intelligence, operate, in order to strengthen accountability and the bonds between the State and society. It was emphasized that opacity in predictive systems generates democratic distrust, which demands clear regulatory mechanisms and access. Research presented on automated decisions in public administration illustrates how a lack of technical clarity can erode the legitimacy of procedures, requiring a proactive approach to ensure that technology serves the public interest without overshadowing citizens' rights. This discussion is relevant to open data because it demonstrates that the mere availability of data does not guarantee transparency. The quality of open information must be accompanied by understandable explanations of its use in decision-making algorithms. Fostering collaboration among academia, local government, and civil society is essential to create frameworks where open data becomes a genuine tool for citizen empowerment and ethical oversight, going beyond simple digitalization.
Source: elmostrador.clPublished on 2026-10-28
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