Public Digital Infrastructure
Public Digital Infrastructure
Core civic systems should be reliable public infrastructure, not opaque vendor dependency.
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Why This Matters
Digital systems decide who can access services, appeal decisions, prove identity, and navigate institutions. When these systems are brittle or inscrutable, democracy weakens.
We Support
- public-service websites that are simple, fast, and usable
- interoperable data standards across agencies
- procurement rules that reduce lock-in
- open standards and auditability in critical civic software
AI and Automation
AI should help public workers and residents, not bury decisions inside black boxes.
Rules for public-sector AI should include:
- human review for high-impact decisions
- published model purpose and limits
- logging and appeal rights
- procurement rules that protect public oversight
Political Principle
If a system governs the public, the public must be able to inspect, contest, and ultimately change it.