OHCHR B-Tech Project

Why it matters: It anchors private-sector AI governance in existing human-rights responsibilities and remedy frameworks.

OHCHR’s B-Tech Project applies the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to digital technologies and technology companies. Its work addresses business models, , remedy, responsible investment and corporate accountability. B-Tech has produced material specifically addressing harms and responsible company practice.

What this means for

Just curious / new to AI

It anchors private-sector AI governance in existing human-rights responsibilities and remedy frameworks.

Pick a role above and this becomes the reading for that desk: what it means, what to watch, and a line you can use.

Peace & Security

No Peace & Security reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It anchors private-sector AI governance in existing human-rights responsibilities and remedy frameworks.

Development & Policy

No Development & Policy reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It anchors private-sector AI governance in existing human-rights responsibilities and remedy frameworks.

Human Rights

No Human Rights reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It anchors private-sector AI governance in existing human-rights responsibilities and remedy frameworks.

Data & Digital

No Data & Digital reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It anchors private-sector AI governance in existing human-rights responsibilities and remedy frameworks.

Front Office

No Front Office reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It anchors private-sector AI governance in existing human-rights responsibilities and remedy frameworks.

OPGA

No OPGA reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It anchors private-sector AI governance in existing human-rights responsibilities and remedy frameworks.

Builders

No Builders reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It anchors private-sector AI governance in existing human-rights responsibilities and remedy frameworks.

Permanent Missions

No Permanent Missions reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It anchors private-sector AI governance in existing human-rights responsibilities and remedy frameworks.

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Governance
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ONGOING TRACK
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Geneva
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OHCHR

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