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Linking open data to augmented intelligence and the economy

Nigel Shadbolt on AI, ODI, and how personal, open data could empower consumers in the 21st century.

by Alex Howard | @digiphile | +Alex Howard | April 30, 2013
After years of steady growth, open data is now entering into public discourse, particularly in the public sector. If President Barack Obama decides to put the White House’s long-awaited new open data mandate before the nation this spring, it will finally enter the mainstream. As more governments, businesses, media organizations and institutions adopt open data initiatives, interest in the…
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14 big trends to watch in 2013

From sensor journalism to lean government to preemptive health care, 2013 will be interesting.

by Alex Howard | @digiphile | +Alex Howard | December 27, 2012
2012 was a remarkable year for technology, government and society. In my 2012 year in review, I looked back at 10 trends that mattered. Below, I look ahead to the big ideas and technologies that will change the world, again. (more…)
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Should the Freedom of Information Act extend to data in private companies?

Rep. Issa expressed support for reforming FOIA to include personal data held by companies.

by Alex Howard | @digiphile | +Alex Howard | July 25, 2012
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which gives the people and press the right to access information from government, is one of the pillars of open government in the modern age. In the United States, FOIA is relatively new — it was originally enacted on July 4, 1966. As other countries around the world enshrine the principle into…
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From smartphones and continuous data comes the social MRI

From smartphones and continuous data comes the social MRI

Dr. Nadav Aharony used phone sensors to explore personal behaviors and community trends.

by Mac Slocum | @macslocum | +Mac Slocum | July 13, 2012
It’s clear at this point that the smartphone revolution has very little to do with the phone function in these devices. Rather, it’s the unique mix of sensors, always-on connectivity and mass consumer adoption that’s shaping business and culture. Dr. Nadav Aharony (@nadavaha) tapped into this mix when he was working on a “social MRI” study in MIT’s…
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Quantified me

Quantified me

Tracking health data to maintain awareness and intention.

by Jim Stogdill | @jstogdill | +Jim Stogdill | May 22, 2012

I'm trying to walk the line between obsessive tracking and an open ended approach to motivation.

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What is smart disclosure?

"Choice engines" are helping consumers make smarter decisions through personal and government data.

by Alex Howard | @digiphile | +Alex Howard | April 1, 2012

Smart disclosure is when a company or government agency provides consumers with periodic access to personal data in an open format. Citizens can put their own data assets to work in making better choices about finance, healthcare, travel, energy, education, real estate and more.

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Strata Week: Infographics for all

Strata Week: Infographics for all

A new infographic tool, San Francisco upgrades its open data efforts, and decades of Stephen Wolfram's data.

by Audrey Watters | @audreywatters | +Audrey Watters | March 15, 2012

Visual.ly launches an infographic creation tool, San Francisco upgrades its open data initiative, and Stephen Wolfram offers a peek into more than 20 years of his personal data.

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Strata Week: Your personal automated data scientist

Strata Week: Your personal automated data scientist

Wolfram releases a pro tool, protecting data during times of need, and new doubts about dating services.

by Audrey Watters | @audreywatters | +Audrey Watters | February 9, 2012

Wolfram|Alpha launches a pro version of its computational knowledge engine, guidelines emerge for protecting the data of people in crisis, and researchers cast doubt on dating sites' matchmaking algorithms.

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The rise of programmable self

The rise of programmable self

Quantifying your changes + motivational hacks = programmable self.

by Fred Trotter | @fredtrotter | +Fred Trotter | January 11, 2012

Taking a cue from the Quantified Self movement, the programmable self is the combination of a digital motivation hack with a digital system that tracks behavior. Here's a look at companies and projects relevant to the programmable self space.

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Visualization of the Week: AntiMap

Visualization of the Week: AntiMap

A mobile mapping app lets users capture and visualize their movements.

by Audrey Watters | @audreywatters | +Audrey Watters | January 6, 2012

The DIY mapping tool AntiMap lets users capture their movements via their mobile devices, then visualize and analyze their movements.

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