UNESCO's Human Rights Approach To The Ethics Of AI

Ten core principles lay out a human-rights centred approach to the Ethics of AI.

May 21, 2024 Ananya Goenka

Proportionality and Do No Harm

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Safety and Security

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Right to Privacy and Data Protection

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Multi-stakeholder and Adaptive Governance & Collaboration

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Responsibility and Accountability

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Transparency and Explainability

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Human Oversight and Determination

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Sustainability

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Awareness & Literacy

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Fairness and Non-Discrimiation

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