Data and algorithms are now important cornerstones in science and our narratives. It is important to be in control of them for our ability and values in shaping our future ourselves within a human and democratic society. Our democracies are depending on an approach respecting fundamental principles of human rights.
Thus, regarding data and algorithms we need to develop mechanisms, regulations and legislation respecting freedom rights and ethical standards. As algorithms are decided and coded by humans, we must empower IT staff to refl ect on ethics and rights when coding. Next step is then also to have sufficient in uence on data delivered.
This was the topic of the seminar AI, Algorithms and Data – Rights & Ethics with the aim to deliver solutions for decisionmakers, journalists, scientists, and other academics to ensure that algorithms feeding emerging technologies are based on a fundamental human rights approach including high ethical standards. It should also be solution based on the principle that data ownership belongs to the citizens, not the state or the tech industry. The seminar took place in Copenhagen on the 5th of December 2022.
Welcome
by the president of the Confederation of Professional Associations in Denmark, Lisbeth Lintz
Welcome speech
by Rasmus Biering-Sørensen, general secretary for The Danish National Commission of UNESCO.
The emerging universe of algorithms and data
Keynote speech by Virginia Dignum, Professor of Computer Science
Empowering Decision Makers to Address Human Rights and Ethical challenges and dilemmas of Digital Transformation – pt.1
Opening Note: Prateek Sibal, Lead of the AI Team at the section of Digital Information and Transformation at UNESCO
Empowering Decision Makers to Address Human Rights and Ethical challenges and dilemmas of Digital Transformation – pt.2
Presentation by Nayla Glaise, president of Eurocadres
Empowering Decision Makers to Address Human Rights and Ethical challenges and dilemmas of Digital Transformation – pt.3
Presentation by Irina Shklovski, professor at Copenhagen University.
European Perspectives and regulations – Standards for AI
Presentation by Kim Skov Hilding, Senior Consultant at Danish Standard
Shaping Europe’s digital future
Presentation by Martin Ulrich, EU commission, DG Communication Networks, Content and Technology, Artifcial Intelligence.
Citizens’ Rights, how do we support citizens for the digitalized society?
Opening note: Andreas Marckmann Andreassen, Fellow in automation in the media, University of Southern Denmark
Citizens’ Rights, how do we support citizens for the digitalized society?
Pt.2: Reflections of the day and proposing concrete steps forward
Panel: Morten Rosenmeier, president of UBVA Anne Aaby, Interim Local Co-Head, ReDI School of Digital Integration Bent Ole Gram Mortensen, UBVA, professor at the University of Southern Denmark Sine Nørholm Just ADD, Professor at Roskilde University Magnus Ag, International Media Support