Public Statement in Support of the UN High Commissioner's remarks on AI and Human Rights
Dear Listers, As we approach the start of negotiations to agree on a Global Digital Compact <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw3cLdi02GZGrxHjt43fwBmc>, a set of principles for an open, free and secure digital future for all, it is important that organizations who have first-hand experience of both the harms and opportunities that digital technology can bring make sure their voices are heard. The speech by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in his remarks at the High Level Side Event of the 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/07/artificial-intelligence-must-be-grounded-human-rights-says-high-commissioner&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw3B041H74V4RSWFiBLORSD5>, was in agreement with AUDRi’s 9 Digital Principles <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://audri.org/&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw2i8IvNSkAxPSSql9QCqqKG> . In his speech, Volker Türk called for global agreement on regulating AI that is aligned with universal human rights and rule of law frameworks and convened by the United Nations. The High Commissioner emphasizes that the human rights framework “provides an essential foundation that can provide guardrails for efforts to exploit the enormous potential of AI, while preventing and mitigating its enormous risks.” In order to build support for the idea of a human rights-based agreement, individuals and organizations who work in this space are invited to add their signatures to a public statement <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YqImerwouzhGkVUuMrJ8_7k1fGFlW0WqQ_zibQRVdrM/edit&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw2JKQAwwYzPY4swtOB7i8YT> in support of the High Commissioner's remarks. The deadline for signatures is 5pm UTC, Tuesday, 25th July 2023. Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*
To get a picture of the enormous risk AI poses, watch the Netflix Documentary "Unknown: Killer Robots". I happened to watch it over the weekend and also bumped into "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" by the famous "Commando: Arnold Schwarzenegger " and rewatched it, almost everything the Sci Fi movie predicted then is happening now powered by AI and highlighted in this documentary. Bottomline, we need to stay informed and vigilant about these AI advancements and especially guard against any developments that might violate human rights. On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 10:30 AM Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
As we approach the start of negotiations to agree on a Global Digital Compact <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw3cLdi02GZGrxHjt43fwBmc>, a set of principles for an open, free and secure digital future for all, it is important that organizations who have first-hand experience of both the harms and opportunities that digital technology can bring make sure their voices are heard.
The speech by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in his remarks at the High Level Side Event of the 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/07/artificial-intelligence-must-be-grounded-human-rights-says-high-commissioner&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw3B041H74V4RSWFiBLORSD5>, was in agreement with AUDRi’s 9 Digital Principles <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://audri.org/&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw2i8IvNSkAxPSSql9QCqqKG> .
In his speech, Volker Türk called for global agreement on regulating AI that is aligned with universal human rights and rule of law frameworks and convened by the United Nations. The High Commissioner emphasizes that the human rights framework “provides an essential foundation that can provide guardrails for efforts to exploit the enormous potential of AI, while preventing and mitigating its enormous risks.”
In order to build support for the idea of a human rights-based agreement, individuals and organizations who work in this space are invited to add their signatures to a public statement <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YqImerwouzhGkVUuMrJ8_7k1fGFlW0WqQ_zibQRVdrM/edit&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw2JKQAwwYzPY4swtOB7i8YT> in support of the High Commissioner's remarks.
The deadline for signatures is 5pm UTC, Tuesday, 25th July 2023.
Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ====================================================
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@Victor Kapiyo <vkapiyo@gmail.com> and @Kelvin Kariuki <kelvinkariuki89@gmail.com> This is an important conversation. So that we are clear, I'm in complete support of this initiative, However, to ensure this important document doesn't become an academic exercise, how should citizens of the world like ourselves engage? Regards *Ali Hussein* Fintech | Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim LinkedIn: Ali's Profile <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> <http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 2:17 PM Kelvin Kariuki via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
To get a picture of the enormous risk AI poses, watch the Netflix Documentary "Unknown: Killer Robots".
I happened to watch it over the weekend and also bumped into "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" by the famous "Commando: Arnold Schwarzenegger " and rewatched it, almost everything the Sci Fi movie predicted then is happening now powered by AI and highlighted in this documentary.
Bottomline, we need to stay informed and vigilant about these AI advancements and especially guard against any developments that might violate human rights.
On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 10:30 AM Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
As we approach the start of negotiations to agree on a Global Digital Compact <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw3cLdi02GZGrxHjt43fwBmc>, a set of principles for an open, free and secure digital future for all, it is important that organizations who have first-hand experience of both the harms and opportunities that digital technology can bring make sure their voices are heard.
The speech by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in his remarks at the High Level Side Event of the 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/07/artificial-intelligence-must-be-grounded-human-rights-says-high-commissioner&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw3B041H74V4RSWFiBLORSD5>, was in agreement with AUDRi’s 9 Digital Principles <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://audri.org/&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw2i8IvNSkAxPSSql9QCqqKG> .
In his speech, Volker Türk called for global agreement on regulating AI that is aligned with universal human rights and rule of law frameworks and convened by the United Nations. The High Commissioner emphasizes that the human rights framework “provides an essential foundation that can provide guardrails for efforts to exploit the enormous potential of AI, while preventing and mitigating its enormous risks.”
In order to build support for the idea of a human rights-based agreement, individuals and organizations who work in this space are invited to add their signatures to a public statement <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YqImerwouzhGkVUuMrJ8_7k1fGFlW0WqQ_zibQRVdrM/edit&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw2JKQAwwYzPY4swtOB7i8YT> in support of the High Commissioner's remarks.
The deadline for signatures is 5pm UTC, Tuesday, 25th July 2023.
Regards, *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ====================================================
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Managing tech and knowledge regulations is a tricky matter with broad consequences. While regulations can help to ensure ethical use and stop misuse, too many can block innovation and growth. Regulating AI might help stop AI that violates privacy, spreads harmful content, or discriminates. But, too much regulation could also stop the creation of AI that could solve difficult issues, like those in healthcare or climate change. The challenge is to find a balance between regulation and the freedom to innovate. This is difficult, as different places have different views on ethical tech use and how far innovation should be allowed. Ultimately, we need to make sure that regulations don't stop creativity, but guide us in responsibly making and using tech. We need a culture of ethics and responsibility in tech, where we encourage innovation, but not at society's expense. On the other hand, when discussions about regulation start, poorer countries like those in Africa might not have a say. Even if they're involved, their voices might not be heard. [signature_1871642936] From: Ali Hussein via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Reply to: Kenya's premier ICT Policy engagement platform <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Tuesday, 25 July 2023 at 16:24 To: Badru Ntege <badru.ntege@nftconsult.com> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Re: Public Statement in Support of the UN High Commissioner's remarks on AI and Human Rights @Victor Kapiyo<mailto:vkapiyo@gmail.com> and @Kelvin Kariuki<mailto:kelvinkariuki89@gmail.com> This is an important conversation. So that we are clear, I'm in complete support of this initiative, However, to ensure this important document doesn't become an academic exercise, how should citizens of the world like ourselves engage? Regards Ali Hussein Fintech | Digital Transformation Tel: +254 713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim LinkedIn: Ali's Profile<http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> [Image removed by sender.] Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the organizations that I work with. On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 2:17 PM Kelvin Kariuki via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: To get a picture of the enormous risk AI poses, watch the Netflix Documentary "Unknown: Killer Robots". I happened to watch it over the weekend and also bumped into "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" by the famous "Commando: Arnold Schwarzenegger " and rewatched it, almost everything the Sci Fi movie predicted then is happening now powered by AI and highlighted in this documentary. Bottomline, we need to stay informed and vigilant about these AI advancements and especially guard against any developments that might violate human rights. On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 10:30 AM Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: Dear Listers, As we approach the start of negotiations to agree on a Global Digital Compact<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw3cLdi02GZGrxHjt43fwBmc>, a set of principles for an open, free and secure digital future for all, it is important that organizations who have first-hand experience of both the harms and opportunities that digital technology can bring make sure their voices are heard. The speech by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in his remarks at the High Level Side Event of the 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/07/artificial-intelligence-must-be-grounded-human-rights-says-high-commissioner&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw3B041H74V4RSWFiBLORSD5>, was in agreement with AUDRi’s 9 Digital Principles<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://audri.org/&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw2i8IvNSkAxPSSql9QCqqKG>. In his speech, Volker Türk called for global agreement on regulating AI that is aligned with universal human rights and rule of law frameworks and convened by the United Nations. The High Commissioner emphasizes that the human rights framework “provides an essential foundation that can provide guardrails for efforts to exploit the enormous potential of AI, while preventing and mitigating its enormous risks.” In order to build support for the idea of a human rights-based agreement, individuals and organizations who work in this space are invited to add their signatures to a public statement<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YqImerwouzhGkVUuMrJ8_7k1fGFlW0WqQ_zibQRVdrM/edit&source=gmail-imap&ust=1690374593000000&usg=AOvVaw2JKQAwwYzPY4swtOB7i8YT> in support of the High Commissioner's remarks. The deadline for signatures is 5pm UTC, Tuesday, 25th July 2023. Regards, Victor Kapiyo Partner | Lawmark Partners LLP Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | Web: www.lawmark.co.ke<http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> ==================================================== “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar _______________________________________________ KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Unsubscribe or change your options at: https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/ Mailing List Posts Online: https://posts.kictanet.or.ke/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KICTANet/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KICTANet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/ KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. 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KICTANet - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy engagement platform. -- Best Regards, Kelvin Kariuki Assistant Lecturer Multimedia University of Kenya Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Twitter Handle: @teacherkaris Alt email: kkariuki@mmu.ac.ke<mailto:kkariuki@mmu.ac.ke> Mobile: +2547 29 385 557 The Lord is my Shepherd _______________________________________________ KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Unsubscribe or change your options at: https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/ Mailing List Posts Online: https://posts.kictanet.or.ke/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KICTANet/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KICTANet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/ KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. 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