AI and Human Rights: The Unseen Battle Beyond Borders

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP -

Is your cutting-edge AI tech trampling on human rights?

AI is not just a technological marvel; it’s a tool that can violate human rights if left unchecked. From data workers in Kenya labeling graphic content for meager wages to migrants facing intense surveillance at borders, the impact of AI on human rights is profound and troubling.

Countries like Greece are deploying AI-driven surveillance systems to monitor migrant movements, often leading to dangerous, circuitous routes taken by refugees to avoid detection. Meanwhile, AI's lack of transparency and its opaque algorithms further complicate these human rights violations.

As AI continues to evolve, the need for stringent regulation and ethical deployment is critical. How can businesses ensure their AI innovations support rather than undermine human rights?

Read the full article on Mozilla Foundation.

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