Session
Organizer 1: Paloma Saldanha, Universidade Católica de Pernambuco
Speaker 1: KEIKO TANAKA, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Mirco Schoenfeld, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 3: Israel Cedillo Lazcano, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 2: Mirco Schoenfeld, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 3: Israel Cedillo Lazcano, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Moderator
Paloma Saldanha, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Online Moderator
Paloma Saldanha, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Rapporteur
Paloma Saldanha, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: A roundtable format is ideal for this session as it fosters dynamic, inclusive, and interdisciplinary discussions among stakeholders from academia, civil society, government, and the private sector. Unlike traditional panels, this format encourages active participation, allowing attendees to contribute insights and policy recommendations on data literacy, AI, and human rights. The 90-minute duration ensures: In-depth exploration of key challenges and opportunities in AI governance; Interactive engagement, promoting dialogue beyond expert presentations; Cross-sectoral collaboration, facilitating exchange among diverse stakeholders; Solution-oriented discussion, generating concrete policy proposals. This format balances expert contributions with audience participation, fostering a rich debate on strategies to enhance data literacy and AI transparency. By emphasizing engagement and knowledge-sharing, the roundtable will produce actionable insights and strengthen global cooperation on the responsible use of AI in protecting fundamental rights.
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: A roundtable format is ideal for this session as it fosters dynamic, inclusive, and interdisciplinary discussions among stakeholders from academia, civil society, government, and the private sector. Unlike traditional panels, this format encourages active participation, allowing attendees to contribute insights and policy recommendations on data literacy, AI, and human rights. The 90-minute duration ensures: In-depth exploration of key challenges and opportunities in AI governance; Interactive engagement, promoting dialogue beyond expert presentations; Cross-sectoral collaboration, facilitating exchange among diverse stakeholders; Solution-oriented discussion, generating concrete policy proposals. This format balances expert contributions with audience participation, fostering a rich debate on strategies to enhance data literacy and AI transparency. By emphasizing engagement and knowledge-sharing, the roundtable will produce actionable insights and strengthen global cooperation on the responsible use of AI in protecting fundamental rights.
Policy Question(s)
How can data literacy be integrated into public policies to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights in the face of artificial intelligence advancements?
What regulatory and educational mechanisms can promote greater transparency, explainability, and accountability in algorithmic decision-making?
How can different stakeholders (governments, private sector, academia, and civil society) collaborate to ensure inclusive digital governance aligned with human rights principles?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain a broader understanding of the importance of data literacy as a key tool for protecting fundamental rights in the age of artificial intelligence. They will acquire knowledge about initiatives and regulatory strategies aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in AI usage and explore practical approaches to digital capacity-building.
The session will facilitate an exchange of perspectives among different stakeholders, fostering a global view of the challenges and opportunities in algorithmic governance and digital inclusion. As a result, participants will leave with valuable insights on how to apply data literacy in different contexts and sectors, strengthening their role in building a more inclusive, equitable, and ethical digital ecosystem.
Description:
Data literacy has become essential for civic participation in the digital environment, especially given the increasing use of artificial intelligence in decision-making processes that impact fundamental rights. However, the lack of critical knowledge about how data is collected, processed, and used can deepen inequalities and undermine digital citizenship. This session will explore the intersection of data literacy, artificial intelligence, and human rights, addressing challenges and opportunities to ensure digital inclusion and fundamental rights protection. The workshop will bring together multidisciplinary experts to discuss strategic and regulatory approaches that promote greater transparency, explainability, and accountability in AI usage. Best practices and initiatives aimed at strengthening the capacity of civil society, professionals, and policymakers in understanding the impacts of AI and data will be presented. Through an interactive approach, participants will be encouraged to reflect on how to foster a culture of data literacy aligned with the protection of fundamental rights, considering perspectives from different stakeholders, including academia, civil society, and the private sector. The session aims to contribute to global debates on algorithmic governance and digital inclusion, generating concrete proposals to enhance capacity-building and social participation in the digital ecosystem.
Data literacy has become essential for civic participation in the digital environment, especially given the increasing use of artificial intelligence in decision-making processes that impact fundamental rights. However, the lack of critical knowledge about how data is collected, processed, and used can deepen inequalities and undermine digital citizenship. This session will explore the intersection of data literacy, artificial intelligence, and human rights, addressing challenges and opportunities to ensure digital inclusion and fundamental rights protection. The workshop will bring together multidisciplinary experts to discuss strategic and regulatory approaches that promote greater transparency, explainability, and accountability in AI usage. Best practices and initiatives aimed at strengthening the capacity of civil society, professionals, and policymakers in understanding the impacts of AI and data will be presented. Through an interactive approach, participants will be encouraged to reflect on how to foster a culture of data literacy aligned with the protection of fundamental rights, considering perspectives from different stakeholders, including academia, civil society, and the private sector. The session aims to contribute to global debates on algorithmic governance and digital inclusion, generating concrete proposals to enhance capacity-building and social participation in the digital ecosystem.
Expected Outcomes
The session aims to generate concrete recommendations on how public policies and educational initiatives can strengthen data literacy as a tool to safeguard fundamental rights. Additionally, it seeks to foster collaboration among different stakeholders to promote strategies for digital inclusion and AI regulation.
As an outcome, the discussion may contribute to future debates on digital governance in international forums and inform policy proposals for digital capacity-building in various contexts. A report summarizing key insights and proposals from the session will be produced to encourage interdisciplinary projects and future events on the topic.
Hybrid Format: To ensure interaction between onsite and online participants, we will use a combination of physical and virtual platforms. Online attendees will interact via a live chat, with a dedicated moderator managing questions and relaying them to onsite speakers. Collaborative tools, such as virtual whiteboards and live polls, will engage both groups in real-time.
The session will be designed to be inclusive, with onsite seating arranged to foster direct communication, while online participants will have clear visibility of speakers and discussions. We will use high-quality audiovisual infrastructure to ensure seamless communication between both groups.
We will complement the interaction with tools such as Zoom or MS Teams for video conferencing, along with platforms like Mentimeter and Slido for live polls and Q&A, enabling active participation from all attendees.