Doha, April 29 (QNA) - The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) will hold its annual international conference on May 27 on AI and Human Rights.

The conference will be held in cooperation with local, regional, and international partners, and will be attended by relevant international organizations, a number of international actors in the field of technology and digital transformation, experts, and academics.

The two-day conference targets government officials, policymakers, experts in artificial intelligence and technology, human rights defenders, activists, legal specialists, representatives of civil society organizations, technology developers, private sector companies, academics, and researchers.

In this context, HE Chairperson of the NHRC Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah said that the conference is a platform for dialogue between stakeholders from governments, civil society, academia, and other actors, and seeks to explore the dual nature of artificial intelligence as a tool for progress and a potential challenge to human rights and democracy.

Her Excellency noted that the conference sessions will examine strategies to ensure the development and deployment of AI technologies in ways that support the rule of law, protect human rights, and promote democratic governance.

Al Attiyah noted that the conference aims to explore the impact of AI on human rights and fundamental freedoms, analyze the opportunities and risks associated with AI from a human rights perspective, and present best practices and standards for the ethical use of AI by engaging with policymakers, technology experts, civil society, and the private sector to foster multi-stakeholder dialogue, who will propose actionable recommendations within this framework, and ensure that AI development is consistent with human rights principles.

The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee said that the conference is expected to produce the Doha Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights.

The declaration includes raising awareness of the implications of artificial intelligence for human rights, along with the development of a set of best practices and guidelines for the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence. It also includes recommendations for policymakers to regulate artificial intelligence in a manner consistent with human rights standards, as well as enhancing cooperation among various stakeholders to ensure the development of ethical use of artificial intelligence.

She said that the conference's main sessions will feature high-level speeches from senior leaders in relevant organizations to set the stage, followed by group discussions featuring diverse speakers with expertise in technology, ethics, law, and human rights. Case studies from organizations, companies, and researchers on the use of artificial intelligence and its impact on human rights will also be reviewed.

She explained that artificial intelligence issues transcend borders due to the nature of the technology itself, emphasizing the need to regulate its handling and control its risks internationally, and encouraging cooperation with United Nations organizations to legally regulate it.

HE Al Attiyah said that the State of Qatar's national strategy highlights this in the field of artificial intelligence. She added that the strategy is based on six axes: education, access to data, employment, business, research, and ethics. She noted that these six factors work together to guide the country toward a transition to the future of artificial intelligence.

She noted that the Qatari Ministry of Interior has worked to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 and maintain security and public order, using the latest technologies and artificial intelligence to enhance security and information infrastructure and protect human rights.

The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee emphasized the important role of artificial intelligence in enhancing public services, innovation, and economic growth, noting that it poses risks such as privacy violations, bias, discrimination, and threats to freedom of expression. (QNA)