UN Chief Warns Of Democracy's Vulnerability To Unchecked AI

9/20/2024 2:13:42 PM

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) During the International Day of Democracy, UN
Secretary-General António Guterres
discussed how
artificial intelligence (AI) could undermine Democratic systems by distorting public opinion through generating deepfakes, fueling hate speech and spreading disinformation. He emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, civil liberties and free speech while protecting human rights, noting that these values and rights were under fire. He argued that as civil spaces were
shrinking and freedoms being eroded , mistrust would only increase.

Guterres added that while there were dangers that arose with the use of AI, this tech could also play a positive role in strengthening systems of...

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