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Australia’s plans for internet regulation: aimed at terrorism, but harming human rights

27 Mar 2019 •

Writing sound policy to address challenges linked to online speech (even “terrorist” content) requires a carefully considered, measured, and proportionate approach.

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Australia’s plans for internet regulation: aimed at terrorism, but harming human rights
27 Mar 2019
Australia’s plans for internet regulation: aimed at terrorism, but harming human rights
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AI and disinformation: our contribution at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week

6 Mar 2019 •

As part of a workshop for UNESCO’s annual Mobile Learning Week, we advocated for an evidence-based approach to AI and disinformation that respects human rights.

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AI and disinformation: our contribution at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week
6 Mar 2019
AI and disinformation: our contribution at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week
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Europe poised to lead on rights-respecting artificial intelligence?

21 Feb 2019 •

At “Governing the Game Changer” in Helsinki, we advocate for European leadership on artificial intelligence that is centered in human rights principles.

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Europe poised to lead on rights-respecting artificial intelligence?
21 Feb 2019
Europe poised to lead on rights-respecting artificial intelligence?
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Technology disruption: rights, risks, and rules

10 Dec 2018 •

Executive Director Brett Solomon addresses the United Nations on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Technology disruption: rights, risks, and rules
10 Dec 2018
Technology disruption: rights, risks, and rules

Human rights matter in the AI debate. Let’s make sure AI does us more good than harm.

8 Nov 2018 •

Our new report looks at the implications of the growth in AI-powered technologies through a human rights lens.

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Human rights matter in the AI debate. Let’s make sure AI does us more good than harm.
8 Nov 2018
Human rights matter in the AI debate. Let’s make sure AI does us more good than harm.
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Mapping artificial intelligence strategies in Europe: a new report by Access Now

1 Nov 2018 •

Access Now lays out a criteria to assess AI strategies in Europe to ensure that the development and deployment of AI is individual-centric and human rights-respecting.

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Mapping artificial intelligence strategies in Europe: a new report by Access Now
1 Nov 2018
Mapping artificial intelligence strategies in Europe: a new report by Access Now
Access Now welcomes the European Parliament's position on the Regulation on political ads

Civil society calls for evidence-based solutions to disinformation

19 Oct 2018 •

Human and digital rights organisations published a joint report evaluating the European Commission’s online disinformation and propaganda initiatives.

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Civil society calls for evidence-based solutions to disinformation
19 Oct 2018
Civil society calls for evidence-based solutions to disinformation
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Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights

23 Aug 2018 •

We identify six areas for digital rights in which the new U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights could have a key and definitive voice during her tenure.

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Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights
23 Aug 2018
Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights
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“We want AI to come to everybody’s life” – AI and human rights at the MWC

24 Jul 2018 •

Reflecting on the 2018 Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, Fanny Hidvégi shares next steps for supporting human rights in the development and use of artificial intelligence in our societies.

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“We want AI to come to everybody’s life” – AI and human rights at the MWC
24 Jul 2018
“We want AI to come to everybody’s life” – AI and human rights at the MWC
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The Toronto Declaration: Protecting the rights to equality and non-discrimination in machine learning systems

16 May 2018 •

Open declaration by Amnesty International and Access Now, endorsed by Human Rights Watch and Wikimedia Foundation at RightsCon Toronto 2018

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The Toronto Declaration: Protecting the rights to equality and non-discrimination in machine learning systems
16 May 2018
The Toronto Declaration: Protecting the rights to equality and non-discrimination in machine learning systems