HelpfulPlaces provides Clarable, a platform built on the open‑source Digital Trust for Places & Routines (DTPR) standard, to centralize inventory, documentation, and public disclosure of sensors, AI systems, and other digital technologies deployed in public spaces. The solution creates a single source of truth with interactive maps, multilingual transparency portals, and workflow tools that help municipalities and developers manage compliance, vendor data, and community engagement.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Public agencies and organizations often deploy sensors, AI systems, and other digital technologies in public spaces without clear documentation, making it difficult for communities to understand what data is collected, how it is used, and what decisions are automated. This opacity hampers trust, compliance with emerging regulations, and effective oversight of technology deployments.
Solution
HelpfulPlaces offers Clarable, a platform built on the open-source Digital Trust for Places & Routines (DTPR) standard, to centralize inventory, documentation, and public communication of digital systems. The platform enables organizations to create a single source of truth for sensors, AI algorithms, and data flows, turning scattered spreadsheets and PDFs into structured, human‑readable records. Clarable provides a branded, multilingual transparency portal that lets communities view technology registries, interactive maps, and QR‑code linked disclosures. Integrated workflow tools help teams collect vendor documentation, manage procurement, and maintain compliance with standards such as GovAI Coalition AI Factsheets and Eurocities Algorithm Register. By visualizing decision processes and data chains, Clarable supports emerging AI regulations and fosters community engagement and trust.
Target Audience
Primary customers are municipal governments, public utilities, and developers responsible for deploying sensors, AI, and other digital systems in public spaces, as well as community organizations seeking transparent technology oversight.
Features
- Open‑source DTPR data model for describing technology purpose, data usage, and decision impact in a human‑readable format
- Centralized inventory and documentation templates for sensors, cameras, IoT devices, and AI/algorithmic systems
- Branded, fully white‑labeled public transparency portal with multilingual support and QR‑code generated on‑site disclosures
- Interactive location mapping and data‑flow visualizations that illustrate where technologies are deployed and how data moves
- Public feedback collection tools to capture community concerns and questions directly within the portal
- Import/export capabilities for DTPR, GovAI Coalition AI Factsheets, and Eurocities Algorithm Register standards
- Workflow management for procurement, compliance tracking, and internal oversight, with upcoming enterprise SSO integration