Automated analysis of the content of selected open access internet sources as a tool for government decision making

Abstract

In this paper we report on the development of the prototype of Internet media monitoring tool for Lithuanian government. Two design specificities are emphasized. First, the tool must to a maximum possible extent utilize the open access and open source tools and resources available. Second, this university-lead open mode of the tool development must be conducted in close collaboration with governmental agencies operating under confidentiality seal. Having successfully developed the media monitoring prototype, two key findings are reported: 1) the conceptual model of the Internet media monitoring tool based on open access Internet infrastructure resources; and 2) the system design method for balancing public and confidential requirements towards the system.