Human rights and technology - Final report
Read Australia's final report on human rights and technology, with recommendations to protect people's rights as technology transforms society.
Overview
New technologies are reshaping our world. They bring powerful opportunities and threats, especially to our human rights.
This report sets out a roadmap for Australia to seize the opportunities and address the threats.
Human rights and technology
Final report (2021)
The culmination of a major project on new and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Summary
A summary of the major report, including recommendations
Accountable AI decision making: Human rights and technology (video -2021)
About the report
When we create new technology, we should ask people for input, include everyone, and make sure it’s fair and responsible. It also needs strong rules to protect human rights.
The Human Rights and Technology Final Report aims to foster a deeper understanding of the human rights implications of new and emerging technologies to ensure AI is designed and used ethically.
It includes detailed information on:
- facial recognition technology
- algorithmic bias
- the creation of an AI Commissioner.
The report is in 4 parts:
- Part A: a national strategy on new and emerging technologies.
- Part B: the use of AI in decision making by government and the private sector.
- Part C: supporting effective regulation through the creation of an AI Safety Commissioner.
- Part D: accessible technology for people with disability.
It draws on extensive consultation with the community, government, industry and academia.
Supporting materials
Dive deeper into the background of the report with these reading materials.
