Human Rights in AI-powered Immersive Worlds

Summary:

On December 11, 2023, Commissioner Finlay gave a speech at Metaverse Safety Week 2023 on human rights in AI-powered immersive worlds. She emphasized the importance of human rights in the development and deployment of neurotechnologies and AI-powered immersive worlds, citing the need for adequate safeguards and regulations to protect people from harm and preserve their human rights. The Commissioner highlighted the risks to privacy posed by neurotechnologies, particularly the ability to access internal thoughts and predict individual actions and attitudes. She emphasized the need for a human rights-centered approach to technology and encouraged everyone to consider the human rights risks associated with new technologies.