Community Publication
In September 2024 UNESCO encouraged stakeholders, including parliamentarians, legal experts, AI governance experts and the public, to review and provide feedback on their publication Consultation Paper on AI Regulation: Emerging Approaches Across the World (2024).
Members of our community came together to submit the comment that you can read in the button below.
Contributors: Caitlin-Kraft Buchman, Emma Kallina, Majiuzu Daniel Moses, Geetika Bhatnagar, and Ann Borda.
Executive Summary
As members of the AI & Equality Community, we propose changes to the UNESCO AI Regulation Publication to better align with human rights and social equity. We make a note that the current language favors less interventionist regulation, while UNESCO should focus on a balance of approaches from weak to strong measures. A mix of regulatory strategies is recommended to address the complex risks AI poses, particularly to human rights.
We identify overlaps between approaches (e.g., principles-based and rights-based approaches) and propose adding others, such as ethical auditing, sector-specific rules, data governance, and public participation. We emphasize that regulation should not stifle innovation, but rather ensure AI systems are safe, equitable, and transparent.
Examples of AI regulations from different countries are provided to illustrate the recommended approaches. Finally, we advocate for clearer justification for AI regulation, emphasizing the need to address public problems, human rights, and societal goals.
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