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 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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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape our world, ethical concerns surrounding its use become increasingly urgent. AI systems are now used in areas ranging from healthcare and education to hiring processes and law enforcement. While these technologies can improve efficiency and decision-making, they also raise serious ethical questions. One major concern is bias. AI…
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Unlocking VET Potential with Generative AI: A DIRECT Approach to Digital Readiness
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly reshaping education—and vocational education and training (VET) is no exception. Tools like ChatGPT, DALL·E, or Copilot are increasingly used by both students and educators. Surveys suggest that over 60% of students in post-compulsory education have already used GenAI for summarizing texts, generating ideas, completing assignments, or exploring career paths….
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Online Privacy: Tips to Keep Your Personal Data Safe
In today’s digital era, protecting our online privacy is more important than ever. Every time we use an app, browse the internet, or share content on social media, we leave digital footprints that can be collected, analysed, and in some cases, misused. That is why it is of the utmost importance to do our bit…
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