NZ Human Rights Commission calls for human rights-centred approach to AI
New Zealand's Human Rights Commission has released a new report calling for artificial intelligence and digital technologies to be governed around human rights and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi. The report sets out concrete policy recommendations for the government.
New Zealand's Human Rights Commission has released a new report titled 'AI and Digital Technologies: A Human Rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi Approach.' The report argues that human rights and indigenous rights principles should sit at the center of how artificial intelligence systems are developed and deployed.
The commission says existing regulatory frameworks are struggling to keep pace with the risks posed by fast-evolving AI technologies. The report includes concrete recommendations on discrimination, data privacy and accountability.
It remains unclear whether the government will issue a formal response to the report. Policy experts say New Zealand's approach could serve as a model for other countries in the region.
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