What threat does AI pose to human rights? MPs question Dr Kevin Fong, Big Brother Watch and Amnesty International
The Joint Committee on Human Rights holds the opening session of its new inquiry into human rights and the regulation of Artificial Intelligence on Wednesday 29 October.
Meeting details
The session will explore some of the key threats posed by the use of artificial intelligence and ask how government can improve protections against them.
AI technologies may offer significant benefits to individuals and society, but there are fears that they also pose serious harms. Concerns have been raised around the data underpinning AI models perpetuating societal biases and discrimination. Those who have their rights breached could also face increased difficulty in seeking justice where decisions have been made using opaque AI systems.
Increased use of AI in surveillance could conflict with an individual’s right to privacy or freedom of expression. The courts have considered questions about the use of AI in live automated facial recognition and the steps that should be taken to ensure the technology is free from bias.
The Committee will question witnesses including science and technology commentator Dr Kevin Fong and representatives of Amnesty International, Big Brother Watch and Privacy International. Issues likely to be raised in the session include the use of facial recognition technology, and the threat that increased use of AI in society poses to privacy and discrimination.