Guides, toolkits and learning materials created by DIRECT to build practical skills in responsible technology and data use.
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we learn, work, and solve problems. In plain words, AI can write a text, solve an exercise, or give us an answer. This can be very useful, but it also raises an interesting question: Are we still giving ourselves enough space to make mistakes? Making mistakes is a normal and…
Digital technologies have become an inseparable part of everyday life. From work and education to communication and entertainment, people spend increasing amounts of time connected through smartphones, computers, and online platforms. While these technologies offer countless opportunities, they also bring constant notifications, endless streams of information, and growing digital distractions. In this environment, digital minimalism…
Digital responsibility is a set of practices and behaviour that helps SMEs to use data and digital technologies in a way that is socially, economically, technologically, and environmentally responsible. [1] Why is it important for SMEs to measure digital responsibility? If SMEs do not measure digital responsibility, it stays abstract which can lead to no…
In today’s hyperconnected world, children are gaining access to the internet and digital devices at increasingly younger ages. While this brings educational and social opportunities, it also raises serious ethical concerns that society must address. One major issue is digital safety. Children often lack the maturity to recognize online risks such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content,…
Digital technologies have transformed the way we work, learn and communicate. Emails, instant messages, online meetings, collaborative platforms and artificial intelligence tools allow us to share information faster, solve problems more efficiently and stay connected across distances. However, the same technologies that make work easier can also create new challenges when they are not used…
In the age of social media, new technologies have empowered individuals to share opinions, hold others accountable, and spark social change. However, this digital empowerment has also given rise to cancel culture, the act of collectively calling out and “canceling” individuals, celebrities, or companies for perceived wrongdoings, often through online platforms. While it may seem…
Every online interaction leaves a trace. Whether posting on social media, making an online purchase, or simply browsing the web, individuals continuously generate a digital footprint that can persist long after the original activity has ended. As personal data becomes increasingly valuable and widely shared, understanding the long-term implications of these digital traces is an…
A photo appears in a social media feed. A video is shared in a group chat. A voice message sounds like someone we know. A headline looks convincing enough to repost.But in an age of artificial intelligence, a difficult question is becoming part of everyday life: can we still trust what we see and hear…
Recently, several public institutions in France have started moving from Windows to Linux. This means replacing a closed, proprietary system with an open-source one that can be modified and checked more easily. This change is not only about technology but also about how digital tools are used and managed. One of the main reasons behind…
Digital technologies are often seen as clean and intangible, yet their environmental impact is substantial. Every online activity relies on physical infrastructures such as data centres, networks, and devices that consume energy and natural resources. This growing environmental footprint highlights the need to expand the concept of digital responsibility beyond ethics and data protection to…
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