Google Head of Ethical AI Research on Data Biases and Ethics

Author: N/A; Publisher: Speevr; Publication Year: 2020. The following article discusses how the cause for our data ethics concerns stems from artificial intelligence (AI) starting to work. It used to be theoretical, but now these models can work but it directly can massively affect millions and millions of people. The problem is that people who curate data will have bias from people. When we develop…

Building Human Rights into Intelligent-Community Design: Beyond Procurement

Author: Phil Dawson Faun Rice Maya Watson; Publisher: Harvard Kennedy School; Publication Year: 2022. The following research paper highlights the importance of designing “intelligent community” projects to be able to meet their full potential in serving public interest, focusing on human rights and risk. They look at the types of digital systems and infrastructure being commissioned by cities, as well as risk involved. Most projects rarely…

Beyond Data Human Rights, Ethical and Social Impact Assessment in AI

Author: Alessandro Mantelero; Publisher: Open Access; Publication Year: 2022. The following section of this book focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on individuals and society from a legal perspective, providing a comprehensive risk-based methodological framework to address it. Building on the limitations of data protection in dealing with the challenges of AI, the author proposes an integrated approach to risk…

The Right to Privacy in the Digital Age: Report by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Author: N/A; Publisher: United Nations Human Rights Council; Publication Year: 2021. The following report from the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner identifies Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its widespread use as a threat to human rights, specifically to privacy, worldwide. This report cites examples of violations in law enforcement, distribution of public benefits, hiring, and managing information online. They recommend…

Iran’s Sweeping Internet Blackouts are a Serious Cause for Concern

Author: Catherine Thorbecke; Publisher: CNN; Publication Year: 2022. Summary: In the following article, Thorbecke informs the public of how the Iranian government has censored the Iranian people by cutting off their access to wifi in certain regions. Due to tense protests erupting after a woman died in police custody, the government restricted the public’s access. This is a deterrent to prevent people…

Towards an Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Author: Audrey Azoulay; Publisher: United Nations Chronicle; Publication Year: 2018. The following resource focuses on how ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in society have become more prevalent due to the improvements in technology. Technology is transforming lives, but at what cost? The infringements of human rights (privacy and data confidentiality) are some of the costs that could arise with AI. How…