Ricardo Brooks It was with some interest that I noted that the 2025 Global Risk Report by the World Economic Forum identified misinformation and disinformation as the most pressing risk facing the world over the next two years. Admittedly, at first glance one could be forgiven for...
Cordel Green In a world where the flick of a thumb can transmit ideas across continents, ignite social movements, or unleash torrents of disinformation, the question before us is urgent: how do we safeguard the public interest in this vast and often uncharted communication space? How...
Laine McCrory A significant catalyst for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) research occurred when computer scientist Alan Turing asked the question: can machines think? In his research, Turing evaluated whether users could tell the difference between two different terminals – one of which was controlled...
Francia Baltazar and Paula Martins The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) welcomes the landmark resolution on human rights defenders and new and emerging technologies adopted by consensus at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council on 4 April 2025. This resolution addresses many of...
UNESCO Ten core principles lay out a human rights centred approach to AI ethics. 1. Proportionality and Do No Harm The use of AI systems must not go beyond what is necessary to achieve a legitimate aim. Risk assessment should be used to prevent harms which may result...
UNESCO “In a world increasingly influenced by media narratives, the representation of Indigenous Peoples in the media has far-reaching implications for their rights, cultural and linguistic preservation, economic empowerment, well-being and inclusion in society,” states the introduction to a new publication from UNESCO. Based on extensive...