We, the undersigned, recognize the pressing need to protect and secure digital human rights in the face of emerging challenges posed by generative AI and misinformation. As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to reshape our world, it is imperative that we come together as a global community to safeguard the fundamental principles that underpin our digital societies.Digital human rights, encompassing privacy, freedom of expression, access to information, and protection from discrimination, have become increasingly vulnerable due to the proliferation of AI systems that exhibit bias and propagate misinformation. These issues demand immediate attention and concerted efforts from governments, organizations, and individuals worldwide.We call upon governments, international organizations, and stakeholders from the public and private sectors to collaborate on the following key actions:
- Establishing International Standards: Develop universally accepted guidelines and standards for AI development, deployment, and evaluation. These standards should encompass transparency, accountability, fairness, and robustness to minimize bias, discrimination, and the spread of harmful misinformation.
- Promoting Ethical AI: Encourage the adoption of ethical AI principles that prioritize human rights, diversity, and inclusivity in AI system design, ensuring that the technology respects the autonomy, dignity, and well-being of all individuals.
- Strengthening Regulation: Support the creation and enforcement of clear and comprehensive legal frameworks that govern AI systems, with specific provisions for addressing bias, misinformation, and their impact on digital human rights. These regulations should be adaptable to rapid technological advancements.
- Fostering Collaboration: Encourage international cooperation among governments, organizations, researchers, and civil society to share knowledge, resources, and best practices in assessing and mitigating AI bias and misinformation. Collaboration should span interdisciplinary fields to tackle these multifaceted challenges effectively.
- Investing in Research and Education: Allocate resources to advance research and development in AI ethics, fairness, and bias mitigation. Promote public awareness campaigns and educational initiatives to enhance digital literacy and critical thinking skills, empowering individuals to identify and respond to AI-generated bias and misinformation.
By answering this call, we commit to upholding digital human rights, combating AI bias and misinformation, and fostering an inclusive, equitable, and trustworthy digital ecosystem for all.Together, let us work towards a future where AI technologies amplify our collective potential while preserving the fundamental values of humanity.
