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Artificial intelligence and human rights

The use and abuse of AI and automated decision-making can not only facilitate human rights violations and exacerbate existing societal power imbalances, but also open new risks, disproportionately affecting marginalized people and communities. AI design, development, and deployment must respect human rights. We urge governments and companies to follow binding, enforceable legal frameworks rooted in human rights law and principles, not voluntary or self-regulatory ethics-based approaches.

Mapping the risks of emerging biometric and AI technology

Bodily harms: how AI and biometrics curtail human rights

This report explores how AI is driving the adoption of ableist technologies that marginalize anyone who doesn’t fit into their definition of a “normal” body.

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SPOTLIGHT: EU AI ACT

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The EU AI Act proposal: a timeline

A summary of our proposed amendments to the draft EU AI Act and a timeline of our related commentary and recommendations.

Govern AI to help people

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The EU AI Act: How to (truly) protect people on the move

The EU AI Act is supposed to protect the rights of everyone impacted by AI systems. But it ignores the systems impacting people on the move. Here are three steps policymakers can take to fix that problem.

Govern AI to help people

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The EU needs an Artificial Intelligence Act that protects fundamental rights

Access Now and over 110 civil society organisations have laid out proposals to make sure the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act addresses the real-world impacts of the use of artificial intelligence.

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The EU should regulate AI on the basis of rights, not risks

Artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems threaten our fundamental rights. Yet the EU is considering an approach to AI regulation that would substitute rights-based protections for a mere risk mitigation exercise by corporations with a vested interest in these systems. Here’s why that’s a grave mistake.

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Algorithmic accountability

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What you need to know about generative AI and human rights

Generative AI has been all over the headlines. But what are the human rights implications? Get the facts in our generative AI FAQ.

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Artificial Intelligence: what are the issues for digital rights?

You may have a basic understanding of what AI is. But are you familiar with the issues it raises for your fundamental rights?

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Fighting systemic racism in the digital age: a global challenge

On Human Rights Day of 2020, we highlight the mandate of E. Tendayi Achiume, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance to fight systematic racism.

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Track and target: FAQ on Myanmar CCTV cameras and facial recognition

The military junta in Myanmar is rolling out China-made CCTV cameras with facial recognition capabilities to intensify surveillance against the people.

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Computers are binary, people are not: how AI systems undermine LGBTQ identity

Most of us interact with some sort of Artificial Intelligence (AI) system several times a day, whether it’s using the predictive text function on our phones or applying a selfie

Algorithmic accountability

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Algorithmic decision-making in the U.S. needs accountability

Access Now endorses the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022, which will help combat algorithmic discrimination in defense of human rights.

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Instead of banning facial recognition, some governments in Latin America want to make it official

Buenos Aires, Brasilia, and Uruguay are pushing for use of facial recognition systems for “public security,” seeking to authorize the invasive and harmful use of mass surveillance tools. Civil society must fight back.

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Commission sitting on detailed draft guidelines with prohibited AI deadline looming

21 Nov 2024
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ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders put Big Tech on notice
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Access Now: İsrail’in Filistin’e yönelik dijital işgaline karşı mücadele

21 Nov 2024
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Palestine Israel Digital Ceasefire; Gaza’s internet
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Toward a digital ceasefire

20 Nov 2024

The ascent of cyber warfare is weaponizing our digital world; it’s time to embrace the concept of “digital ceasefire.”

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Toward a digital ceasefire
Big Tech and the risk of Genocide in Gaza
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Big Tech and the risk of genocide in Gaza: what are companies doing?

10 Oct 2024

Big Tech is playing a central role in enabling the relentless mass slaughter and destruction unleashed in the war in Gaza.

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10 Oct 2024
Big Tech and the risk of genocide in Gaza: what are companies doing?
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Public interest groups to Biden: you met with CEOs on AI, now meet us

7 Oct 2024

Demand Progress Education Fund, Access Now, and partner organizations demand a meeting with the U.S. government to discuss the impact of data centers.

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Public interest groups to Biden: you met with CEOs on AI, now meet us
7 Oct 2024
Public interest groups to Biden: you met with CEOs on AI, now meet us
UN Global Digital Compact
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Submission to the United Nations Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity for the United Nations General Assembly 79th session report on “Artificial intelligence and international solidarity” 

3 Oct 2024
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Submission to the United Nations Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity for the United Nations General Assembly 79th session report on “Artificial intelligence and international solidarity” 
3 Oct 2024
Submission to the United Nations Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity for the United Nations General Assembly 79th session report on “Artificial intelligence and international solidarity” 
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Five years for fundamental rights: Access Now’s vision for an EU digital rights agenda

3 Oct 2024

As the EU’s new 2024-2029 mandate begins, we invite EU policymakers to join us on our mission of defending and extending digital rights of people and communities at risk around the world.

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Five years for fundamental rights: Access Now’s vision for an EU digital rights agenda
3 Oct 2024
Five years for fundamental rights: Access Now’s vision for an EU digital rights agenda
UN Global Digital Compact
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Why human rights must be at the core of AI governance

24 Sep 2024

Human rights are being sidelined in conversations around AI governance. Here’s how to re-center them.

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24 Sep 2024
Why human rights must be at the core of AI governance
Restore Telecoms and Internet Connectivity in Gaza Now!
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L’Intelligenza artificiale e l’occupazione digitale della Palestina

17 Sep 2024
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Access Now’s submission on Taiwan AI Basic Law

16 Sep 2024

Access Now welcomes the progressive approach taken in this current preview draft text of Taiwan’s AI Basic Law, including the importance laid on protecting human rights and the concerns of individuals and vulnerable communities.

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Access Now’s submission on Taiwan AI Basic Law
16 Sep 2024
Access Now’s submission on Taiwan AI Basic Law
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U.S. Homeland Security must stop using AI tech for immigration enforcement and adjudication

5 Sep 2024

Access Now joins Just Futures Law and civil society partners in urging DHS to stop violating federal policies on AI use.

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U.S. Homeland Security must stop using AI tech for immigration enforcement and adjudication
5 Sep 2024
U.S. Homeland Security must stop using AI tech for immigration enforcement and adjudication
Algorithmic accountability
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Open letter: no deepfakes for democracy

4 Sep 2024

Access Now and civil society partners demand social media platforms take immediate action to implement policies to stop deepfakes from interfering in elections.

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Open letter: no deepfakes for democracy
4 Sep 2024
Open letter: no deepfakes for democracy
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Guía esencial para una ley de inteligencia artificial

21 Aug 2024
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Guía esencial para una ley de inteligencia artificial
21 Aug 2024
Guía esencial para una ley de inteligencia artificial
Reporte regional de politicas de regulacion a la IA
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Mapping artificial intelligence regulation in Latin America

20 Aug 2024
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Mapping artificial intelligence regulation in Latin America
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20 Aug 2024
Mapping artificial intelligence regulation in Latin America
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Open letter on 2024 FCC AI deepfakes disclosure in U.S.

19 Aug 2024

Access Now strongly supports the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposal to ensure transparency in the use of AI-generated content in political ads.

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Open letter on 2024 FCC AI deepfakes disclosure in U.S.
19 Aug 2024
Open letter on 2024 FCC AI deepfakes disclosure in U.S.
U.S. blocklists Sandvine for enabling digital repression in Egypt
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Open letter: UK authorities must stop plans to deploy facial recognition tech

19 Aug 2024

Human rights organisations urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to drop any plans to expand the use of live facial recognition surveillance.

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Open letter: UK authorities must stop plans to deploy facial recognition tech
19 Aug 2024
Open letter: UK authorities must stop plans to deploy facial recognition tech