Tim Berners-Lee: The year open data went worldwide

The video discusses the global open data movement, highlighting its potential to drive innovation and solve problems. It presents case studies from the UK and US, showcasing how raw data can be transformed into useful applications like maps and mash-ups. The video also covers the use of government and community-generated data, emphasizing the power of data integration. A significant focus is on the Open Street Map project and its impact on Haiti's earthquake relief efforts. The video concludes with a call to action for continued data sharing and collaboration.

What was the initial example of open data usage mentioned in the video?

• Water plant data

• Traffic survey data

• Bicycle accident data

• Afghan election data

What was the outcome of the data analysis in Zanesville, Ohio?

• A judge awarded $10.9 million

• A map of bicycle routes was created

• A new government policy was implemented

• A new traffic survey was conducted

What does the site 'Where Does My Money Go' allow users to do?

• Explore government spending

• Analyze Afghan election data

• Edit Open Street Map

• Track bicycle accidents

What competition is mentioned between the UK and the US?

• A contest to edit Open Street Map

• A competition between data repositories

• A race to map refugee camps

• A challenge to analyze election data

What is a mash-up in the context of open data?

• A user interface combining multiple data sources

• A type of government data

• A satellite imagery tool

• A community-generated map

How did the open-source community contribute after the Haiti earthquake?

• By developing new mapping software

• By providing financial aid

• By creating a real-time map using satellite imagery

• By organizing rescue teams

What was the significance of the Open Street Map project in Haiti?

• It became the best map for relief work

• It showed the locations of bicycle accidents

• It displayed government spending

• It provided a map of California