A Responsible Digital Future for Everyone
Discover DIRECT, an Erasmus+ alliance empowering learners, educators and businesses with tools and courses to embed digital responsibility and ethical AI in everyday practice.
An Erasmus+ EU Initiative
PROJECT VIDEO
DIRECT in 90 seconds: What we build, who it helps, and why it matters
Watch a short introduction to DIRECT—how the project strengthens Digital Responsibility skills through practical learning, evidence-based self-assessment, and tools that support organisations in making responsible digital choices.
Project Partners
Organisations Driving Responsible Digital Change
Discover the universities, research hubs and businesses behind DIRECT, joining forces to embed ethics in Europe’s future.
ABOUT OUR project
DIRECT Objectives: Ethics & Impact Across Europe
DIRECT transforms ethical technology principles into practice via an EU-wide competence framework, multilingual learning platform, hands-on pilots and resources that guide educators, businesses and policymakers.
LATEST NEWS
Digital Insights & Updates
Catch up on the newest stories from the DIRECT blog—brief explainers, project milestones, ethical-tech reflections and hands-on resources that help you weave digital responsibility into everyday practice.
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Digital Responsibility and Safety in Sharing Knowledge
Open science and digital responsibility are becoming increasingly important in today’s research and digital world. Although they may seem like different concepts, they can work together to ensure that knowledge is shared openly while remaining safe and respectful of people. At the center of this connection is safety, meaning the protection of individuals, digital systems, and…
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The Environmental Side of Digital Responsibility in Education
Digital technologies are often perceived as intangible and environmentally neutral, yet their impact on the planet is increasingly significant. From the energy required to power data centres to the growing problem of electronic waste, digital systems have a physical footprint that cannot be ignored. Teaching students about these environmental consequences is an essential part of…
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Free or Fee-Based Learning Platforms for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly rely on digital tools to operate, grow, and interact with customers. While technology offers many opportunities, it also comes with responsibilities. SMEs must ensure their digital practices are safe, lawful, and ethical, covering areas such as privacy, cybersecurity, ethical AI, and sustainability.[1] Learning platforms—both free and fee-based—can help businesses…
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— the project team
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