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Taking out fear and introducing fair: A human rights report on Australia’s approach to technology, regulation and artificial intelligence
The new age of technological developments generate vast amounts of opportunity for society, where individuals, the public and private sector all reap the social and economic benefits. Technological determinism is ever prevalent where advancements are increasingly affecting the worlds political, economic, social and cultural structures. New technology, without a doubt, can and will improve our lives. However, when in the wrong hands, or when poorly designed it will have a detrimental impact. The development of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) can be exclusionary in nature, as it is not accessible to the less privileged or people with different abilities and/or disability. Unaccountable use of AI encourages an abuse of power by government and corporations, and it is
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more important than ever that technology is used in a responsible way. Systems must be put in place that safeguard the Australian community. The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) highlights how human rights are universal and should be at the forefront of consideration when developing and using new technologies. In its recent report ‘Human Rights and Technology’ the AHRC has published a four‑part report that highlights the importance of human rights being at the centre of Australia’s approach to technology. The Commission
