StateScoop: New York City to host 10th annual Open Data Week. “The event, which originally launched as part the city’s 2012 Open Data law, will feature more than 80 free or low-cost in-person and virtual programs, including a new documentary film festival, a data art exhibition, a two-day conference and daily classes teaching residents how to make use of the city’s 6.3 billion rows of data.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/20/statescoop-new-york-city-to-host-10th-annual-open-data-week/
StateScoop: New York City to host 10th annual Open Data Week

StateScoop: New York City to host 10th annual Open Data Week. “The event, which originally launched as part the city’s 2012 Open Data law, will feature more than 80 free or low-cost in-person…

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"To enhance democracy, we need more studies on fostering better interactions between policymakers and the communities they serve. Engaged voices matter! #CivicEngagement" Follow us: https://aqua.vote #transparency #fair_world
​​What the EU Biotech Act delivers for Europe

Biotechnology drives cutting-edge medical innovation but is constrained by Europe’s fragmented regulatory landscape. The Biotech Act offers a critical opportunity to remove structural barriers, harmonize frameworks and accelerate patient access.

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@euspa* says they have no idea about the #Ariane6 costs 🤔🙈 https://fragdenstaat.de/dokumente/275068-replytoaccdocrequest-2026-1_geschwaerzt/

Such as
• Standard launch costs for Ariane 6 (per variant)
• The launch price for #Amazon
• The amount of #subsidies 💰 per launch, including and excluding development costs

* "charged with advancing the #commercialisation and market uptake of #EU 🇪🇺 Space data and services" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_Agency_for_the_Space_Programme#Overview

#LaunchCost #Europe #Democracy #Transparency

"There's still so much to be done for transparency in water policies. Open data and public engagement are key to ensuring sustainable management! 💧 #WaterPolicy" Follow us: https://aqua.vote #transparency #fair_world

New Georgia Tech research argues CDR needs radical transparency to earn public trust and policy support.

Researchers mapped which removal pathways offer the clearest benefits, what they cost, and where transparency gaps are most damaging.

https://www.captaindrawdown.com/posts/georgia-tech-cdr-transparency-research/

#CarbonRemoval #CDR #Transparency #MRV #ClimateAction

Ignoring water needs fosters division and despair. Lack of empathy can delay healing in communities, leaving many without the lifeblood of hope. 💧💔 #WaterIsLife Follow us: https://aqua.vote #transparency #fair_world
The White House has released photos from the dignified transfer of six servicemembers at Dover Air Force Base, despite family requests to refrain from sharing such media. #MilitaryHonor #Transparency

Most AI APIs obscure their real cost structure. After analyzing 1M+ requests, we found pricing pages lack transparency. Users can't compare value. We're rebuilding our pricing page with clear cost-per-use metrics, live benchmarks vs OpenAI/Anthropic/Gemini, and real-world examples. Because trust starts with clarity.

#AI #Transparency #Pricing #OpenSource #InfoSec

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