High Commissioner calls for human rights at the core of generative AI

Why it matters: It is a concise authoritative statement of OHCHR’s approach to generative AI.

High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated that human rights must guide the entire lifecycle of systems. He emphasized transparency, accountability, non-discrimination, participation, privacy and remedy. He also linked government obligations and corporate responsibilities to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

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Just curious / new to AI

It is a concise authoritative statement of OHCHR’s approach to generative AI.

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Peace & Security

No Peace & Security reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It is a concise authoritative statement of OHCHR’s approach to generative AI.

Development & Policy

No Development & Policy reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It is a concise authoritative statement of OHCHR’s approach to generative AI.

Human Rights

No Human Rights reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It is a concise authoritative statement of OHCHR’s approach to generative AI.

Data & Digital

No Data & Digital reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It is a concise authoritative statement of OHCHR’s approach to generative AI.

Front Office

No Front Office reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It is a concise authoritative statement of OHCHR’s approach to generative AI.

OPGA

No OPGA reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It is a concise authoritative statement of OHCHR’s approach to generative AI.

Builders

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Permanent Missions

No Permanent Missions reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It is a concise authoritative statement of OHCHR’s approach to generative AI.

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Governance
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Geneva
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