National Human Rights Institution discusses AI ethics from human rights perspective
22 Apr 2025 18:03
DUBAI (WAM)The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) participated in a high-level panel discussion as part of the AI Retreat held during Dubai AI Week, organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation.The session, titled 'Human-Centered AI: Ethics, Innovation, and Responsibility,' featured Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Institution, alongside a distinguished group of experts and specialists from both the public and private sectors, as well as global leaders in AI-related industries.Among the notable participants were Dr. Martin Wählisch from the University of Birmingham and Professor Oussama Khatib from the Stanford University Robotics Lab and recipient of the Arab Genius Award. The session was moderated by Jan Neutze from Sandbox Dubai and focused on the importance of integrating ethical and human principles in the development and use of AI technologies.During his remarks, Maqsoud Kruse emphasised the importance of placing human rights at the heart of technological advancement, stating, 'In this era of rapid technological progress, human rights must remain an integral part of the AI lifecycle. An ethical approach to AI applications is a fundamental issue.'The session explored several key themes, including the foundations of human-centred AI to ensure technology aligns with values of justice, equality, and inclusivity; the practical implementation of AI ethics to address challenges such as bias, accountability, and transparency; and the responsible design of human-machine interaction to ensure the safe and trustworthy integration of AI into daily life.Representing the NHRI at the high-level session were Dr. Ahmed Al Mansoori, Member of the Board of Trustees, and Dr. Saeed Al Ghfeli, Secretary-General.On the sidelines of the event, several members of the NHRI's human rights departments also participated in the 'One Million AI Prompters' training course, an ambitious initiative aiming to equip one million individuals with AI and prompt engineering skills over the next three years, starting in Dubai. This participation falls within the NHRI's ongoing efforts to build capacity and enhance institutional competence in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.
It also underscores the institution's commitment to keeping pace with technological advancements in order to further the protection and promotion of human rights in the UAE.
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