About Ωκαύεως.Ethics
Founded in 2023, Ωκαύεως.Ethics is a Finland-based non-profit dedicated to establishing ethical frameworks for technology development. We bridge academia, industry, and civil society to create transparent, accountable, and human-centric digital systems.
Our Mission
To safeguard digital rights through research, advocacy, and open-source tools that empower users with privacy and choice.
Our Vision
A global digital ecosystem where ethical design principles are foundational to every technological innovation.
Our Journey
Ωκαύεως.Ethics was established following growing concerns about AI ethics, Web3 transparency, and algorithmic bias. Our initial focus on GDPR compliance for AI systems evolved into a broader mission encompassing:
- Maintaining open-source governance for decentralized systems
- Advocating for explainable AI in critical infrastructure
- Creating accessibility standards for emergent technologies
Core Principles
Transparency
Uncompromising disclosure of decision-making processes in algorithmic systems.
Inclusivity
Co-designing technology with diverse communities to prevent systemic biases.
Resilience
Building systems that maintain human agency through sustainable design.
Global Community
Our community includes over 1,200 contributors from 37 countries working on ethics audits, open-source tooling, and policy research. We host annual workshops at MIT Media Lab and maintain partnerships with:
- ✅ University of Helsinki - AI Ethics Lab
- ✅ European AI Observatory
- ✅ Open Source Initiative
Join Our Movement
Participate in our quarterly community calls (public facing) or contribute to our open-source documentation on GitHub.