Digital Platforms as Anti-Corruption Tools: Democracy, Technology and Transparency in the Digital Age

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15121041

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Corruption, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, big data, government transparency

Abstract

Corruption is one of humanity's greatest challenges, undermining trust in institutions, eroding the social fabric and deepening inequalities. In Mexico, its persistence has been a structural barrier to development. However, the advancement of digital platforms and emerging technologies has given rise to new tools capable of transforming the fight against this phenomenon. This article explores how information and communication technologies (ICT), artificial intelligence (AI) and massive data analysis (Big Data) are redefining government transparency and empowering citizens in their role as active supervisors of public power. From a critical and projective perspective, the possibilities and limitations of these technologies are addressed. In addition, action strategies are proposed to maximize their transformative potential, underlining the need for an ethical, inclusive and collaborative framework that guarantees effective and sustainable implementation.

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Author Biography

Julio César Bonilla Gutiérrez, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Licenciado, especialista en Derecho Electoral, maestro y doctor en Derecho por la UNAM. Posdoctorado Iberoamericano en Nuevos Retos de la Gobernanza Pública en la Universidad de Salamanca; comisionado ciudadano del INFO CDMX y académico de la UNAM.

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Published

2025-04-04

How to Cite

Bonilla Gutiérrez, J. C. (2025). Digital Platforms as Anti-Corruption Tools: Democracy, Technology and Transparency in the Digital Age. Universita Ciencia, 13(36), 116–131. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15121041

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Vol. 13 No. 36 (2025): The right to know, in the digital era

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