IA Ciudadana
Why We Need to Shine a Light Inside the Algorithmic Black Box
It is assumed we live surrounded by algorithms. They tell us what to watch, who to date, whether we get a job, or if we’re eligible for a loan. What feels like magic is, in fact, mostly invisible—and that’s where IA Ciudadana steps in.
This bold transversal coalition—including Oxfam Intermón, Algorace, Lafede.cat, Algorights, Iridia, DigitalFems (yes, we’re proudly part of it!)—is demanding something very basic: transparency, public accountability, and human rights at the core of our digital future.
Their latest report, «The Algorithmic Black Box», delivers a clear warning: automated systems are being used to make high-impact decisions in both the public and private sectors—yet people have no real way to understand, challenge, or even be aware of them. This isn’t sci-fi. It’s about surveillance systems, public services, and risk assessments that shape our everyday lives. So, who designs these tools? Based on what values? Who benefits—and who gets excluded?
What does IA Ciudadana call for?
We want a ban on facial recognition in public spaces, public registries of algorithms used by government, and most importantly: a seat at the table for society in how these technologies are governed.
Because AI is not neutral. And if it’s not democratic, it becomes yet another tool of injustice.
Visit iaciudadana.org to read the our reports and join the movement.
