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IGF 2024 Networking Session #60 Risk & impact assessment of AI on human rights & democracy

    Council of Europe
    Mr David LESLIE - Director of Ethics and Responsible Innovation Research (The Alan Turing Institute) Mrs Louise RIONDEL, Co-Secretary to the Committee on Artificial Intelligence Mr Vadim PAK, Advisor to the Committee on Artificial Intelligence

    Speakers

    (in alphabetical order) Mr Wael William DIAB - Chair of the Working Group on AI (ISO/IEC) Mr Jesse DUNIETZ - U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Mrs Arisa EMA - Associate Professor and Visiting Researcher (University of Tokyo, RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project in Japan) Mr David LESLIE - Director of Ethics and Responsible Innovation Research (The Alan Turing Institute) Mrs Clara NEPPEL - Senior Director, European Business Operations (IEEE)

    Onsite Moderator

    Mrs Louise RIONDEL

    Online Moderator

    Mr Vadim PAK

    Rapporteur

    Mrs Louise RIONDEL

    SDGs

    3. Good Health and Well-Being
    4. Quality Education
    5. Gender Equality
    8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
    9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    10. Reduced Inequalities
    11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
    12. Responsible Production and Consumption
    13. Climate Action
    16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    17. Partnerships for the Goals

    Targets: Artificial Intelligence has the potential to propel Sustainable Development Goals by enhancing actions in all fields covered by the SDGs. It can also pose fundamental risks and have unforeseen consequences such as the exacerbation of inequalities and negative impacts on individuals, communities, economies and the environment. The Council of Europe methodology for the Risk and Impact Assessment of AI Systems on Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law enables public authorities and stakeholders to identify, address and mitigate risks posed by AI systems to human rights. In this sense, it is a powerful tool ensure AI is used in order to accelerate SDG achievement and acts as an enabler on the various targets.

    Format

    Classroom

    The session will be divided into two parts: - A short discussion between the panelists organized by a moderator who will subsequently invite the online audience to ask them questions, including in the chat. - A social gathering in the room aiming to bring together all participants in an informal, convivial setting, and to foster new connections to develop their network.

    Duration (minutes)
    60
    Description

    Full title of the session: "Risk and impact assessment of AI systems on human rights, democracy and the rule of law" The Session will bring together various stakeholders having participated in the elaboration of the Council of Europe methodology for the Risk and Impact Assessment of AI Systems on Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law (HUDERIA). The HUDERIA is a non-binding instrument supporting the implementation of the Council of Europe Framework on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. It is intended to guide relevant stakeholders in establishing the procedures and mechanisms needed to identify such contexts and roles in which artificial intelligence systems, or combined technologies based on such systems, are likely to pose significant levels of risk to the enjoyment of human rights, the functioning of democracy and the observance of the rule of law, and help them manage the related risks. The HUDERIA is intended for voluntary use and freely available to all. It aims to foster trust in AI technologies and promote AI innovation while mitigating risk. It will be divided into two parts: - A short discussion between the panelists on the HUDERIA, the methodology for its preparation and the challenges associated with creating a one-of-a-kind, balanced technical standard addressing the risks posed by AI systems to human rights without stifling innovation. - A social gathering aiming to bring together actors interested in the development of technical standards and risks assessments for digital technology with a particular focus on their impacts on human rights in an informal, convivial setting, and to foster connections between relevant stakeholders. The session will be moderated by Mr David LESLIE, who was the consultant assisting the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in elaborating the HUDERIA.

    The session will be divided into two parts: - A short discussion between the panelists organized by a moderator who will subsequently invite the online audience to ask them questions, including in the chat. - A social gathering in the room aiming to bring together all participants in an informal, convivial setting, and to foster new connections to develop their network. The session will be promoted on Council of Europe communication channels, as well as within the CAI community in order to broaden participation.