The Australian Human Rights Commission submits its opinion to the UN on Global AI Governance

Summary:

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) submitted a report to the United Nations' Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology in response to the Call for Papers on Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance. The report highlights the potential risks and benefits of AI and emphasizes the importance of centring human rights in AI governance. It specifically addresses concerns regarding the right to privacy, algorithmic bias, and discrimination.

The report notes that AI can facilitate and deepen privacy intrusions, and that the collection of data to train AI products will only heighten existing issues surrounding data collection. It also discusses algorithmic bias, which can result in unfairness and discrimination. The AHRC emphasizes the need for regulatory responses and non-regulatory measures to address the human rights risks associated with AI.

The report provides practical advice, such as the AI in Banking HRIA Tool and Resource on AI and Discrimination in Insurance, to ensure ethical AI. The AHRC recommends that the High-Level Advisory Body on AI's (Advisory Body) approach to global AI governance should prioritize human rights considerations to ensure a safe and beneficial development of AI.