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As the EU adopts the AI Act, it is worth exploring whether it can truly safeguard human rights in the age of artificial intelligence, examining regulatory gaps, the role of Big Tech and the need for a human rights-based approach.
There are major threats posed by digital technologies and AI when these are used malevolently against human rights activists. It is worth addressing key recent instruments containing provisions designed to counter such threats.
Cyber protection for human rights activists in key international instruments Read More »
China’s growing digital influence in the MENA region through the Digital Silk Road initiative offers economic and technological benefits but raises concerns about human rights, making it imperative for the EU to offer concrete and affordable alternatives to Chinese technologies.
China’s digital influence in the MENA region: A mixed blessing for MENA countries? Read More »
Hybrid learning models in Uruguay and Estonia highlight the importance of teacher training, robust digital infrastructure, and inclusive policies for enhancing digital education, offering valuable insights for other countries to ensure equitable and inclusive quality education during emergencies.
The future of hybrid learning: Insights from Uruguay and Estonia Read More »
Technological solutions and digitalisation have the potential to improve access to education for vulnerable populations and support inclusivity. However, their effectiveness is contingent upon addressing underlying socio-economic challenges. Without tackling these issues, the impact remains negligible.
Technology is a tool and must not be seen as an end in itself but as a means to facilitate broader educational and social objectives. Technology’s celebrated integration into education often masks deep inequalities and the profit-driven ties between the state and capital.
European universities using GenAI, such as ChatGPT, for administrative services must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. This includes managing personal data carefully, ensuring transparency, and adhering to principles like data minimisation and accuracy to protect privacy and uphold students’ rights.
The UN Convention on Cybercrime was adopted in spite of multiple concerns regarding the unlimited prosecution powers it grants states. In Latin America, where human rights defenders and journalists are constantly harassed and threatened, this Convention could add to their vulnerability.
The UN Cybercrime Convention: why it endangers human rights defenders and journalists Read More »
Despite being overlooked in the global education technologies (EdTech) landscape, the MENA region holds immense potential with over 250 million children and youth. Enhancing regulatory frameworks, technology access, and data protection can ensure quality education for all learners in the region.
The EdTech startup landscape in the MENA region: the sleeping giant Read More »
Strategic investments in digital infrastructure, community learning hubs, and public-private partnerships are essential to provide all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background, with equal access to high-quality education and achieve equitable and inclusive digital education.