NHRC urges technology adoption to promote, protect human rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the integration of technological advancements into human rights protection, emphasising the need for ethical and regulatory frameworks to govern artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria.
The NHRC Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu (SAN), submitted at a high-level webinar on AI governance held at the NHRC headquarters in Abuja, in collaboration with the International Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (IN-CSR). Dr. Ojukwu in his keynote address, described AI as an opportunity to expand the Commission’s mandate in the digital space, and not a threat.
Ojukwu urged policymakers, business leaders, and civil society actors to collaborate in shaping AI policies that prioritise human dignity. He reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that AI innovation does not come at the expense of fundamental human rights.
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