UN High Commissioner Türk Emphasizes Artificial Intelligence and Children's Rights

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated at the 81st UN General Assembly that children's rights also apply in the field of artificial intelligence, calling on states and technology companies to take responsibility.

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Türk at UNGA: Children's rights apply to AI, as they apply everywhere.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk emphasized in his speech at the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York that children's rights must also be protected in the world of artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence and Children

Stating that today's children are the first generation growing up with artificial intelligence, officials expressed that their opinions on the matter are often asked last.

Global Children's Research

It was announced that the office, along with its partners, surveyed more than a thousand children across 49 countries to listen to their concerns regarding artificial intelligence.

Children's Concerns

Children voiced their anxiety regarding artificial intelligence generating fake images, the misuse of their private data, and the reduction of their creativity.

Legal Responsibilities

It was recalled that the Convention on the Rights of the Child carries binding responsibilities not only for states, but also for technology companies.