Europe | Unboxing artificial intelligence: 10 steps to protect human rights

The Council of the Europe Commissioner for Human Rights published a recommendation providing a number of steps which national authorities can take to maximise the potential of artificial intelligence systems and prevent or mitigate the negative impact they may have on people’s lives and rights.

This Recommendation – entitled “Unboxing artificial intelligence: 10 steps to protect human rights” focuses on 10 key areas of action:

• human rights impact assessment;
• public consultations;
• human rights standards in the private sector;
• information and transparency;
• independent oversight;
• non-discrimination and equality;
• data protection and privacy;
• freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and association, and the right to work;
• access to remedies; and
• the promotion of artificial intelligence literacy.

The Recommendation also contains an annexed checklist to help implement the measures recommended in each key area.

The Recommendation can be found here.

Source: European Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights