Artificial Intelligence and Women's Rights Warning at UN Third Committee
Experts speaking at a United Nations session stated that artificial intelligence technologies fuel gender inequality and digital violence.
Gathering at the UN Third Committee, experts emphasized that artificial intelligence is not neutral, deepens discrimination against women and girls, and leads to new forms of digital violence.
Artificial Intelligence and Inequality
It was reported that artificial intelligence is not gender-neutral and reproduces existing inequalities.
It was stated that current systems must serve human rights and that this situation must be taken into account during the development phase.
Threat of Digital Violence
It was disclosed that female politicians, journalists, and human rights defenders are exposed to digital violence and intimidation attempts.
It was demanded that strict boundaries be introduced against mass surveillance and practices that facilitate gender-based violence.
Development Goals and Delays
It was announced that if progress continues at the current pace, achieving gender equality will take 171 years.
It was noted that digital technologies open new avenues for human trafficking and exploitation, and that legal protections are lagging behind.
Situation of Older Women
It was stated that older women are largely invisible in laws, policies, and data collection processes.
It was emphasized that lifelong economic disadvantages turn into poverty and dependency in old age.