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PLUTO: A Public Value Assessment Tool
Koesten, L Gyarmati, PF Hogan, C Jordan, B El-Sayed, S Prainsack, B Möller, T
Koesten, L
Gyarmati, PF
Hogan, C
Jordan, B
El-Sayed, S
Prainsack, B
Möller, T
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We present PLUTO (Public VaLUe Assessment TOol), a framework for assessing the public value of specific instances of data use. Grounded in the concept of data solidarity, PLUTO aims to empower diverse stakeholders–including regulatory bodies, private enterprises, NGOs, and individuals–to critically engage with data projects through a structured assessment of the risks and benefits of data use, and by encouraging critical reflection. This paper discusses the theoretical foundation, development process, and initial user experiences with PLUTO. Key challenges include translating qualitative assessments of benefits and risks into actionable quantitative metrics while maintaining inclusivity and transparency. Initial feedback highlights PLUTO's potential to foster responsible decision-making and shared accountability in data practices.
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L. Koesten, P.F. Gyarmati, C. Hogan, B. Jordan, S. El-Sayed, B. Prainsack, T. Möller, "PLUTO: A Public Value Assessment Tool," IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol. PP, no. 99, pp. 1-14, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1109/MCG.2025.3649342.
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