The Imperative for a UN Special Rapporteur on AI and Human Rights

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Geschreven door P. C.

The UN's engagement with AI policy, particularly through UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, is a pivotal moment in the global discourse on AI. Adopted unanimously by UNESCO member states, this landmark document outlines a comprehensive framework for ensuring AI systems are aligned with universal ethical principles and human rights standards. The UNESCO Recommendation emphasizes the principles of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in AI development and deployment, aiming to mitigate the risks associated with AI technologies while maximising their societal benefits. It also establishes clear prohibitions on the use of AI for social scoring and mass surveillance. At the same time, it promotes ethical impact assessments to assess the risks of AI systems prior to deployment, as well as readiness assessments to help assist countries with the responsible integration of AI systems. The United States cited UNESCO’s work on AI policy in the recent decision to rejoin the international organisation.

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