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Nordic Ministers Commit to Promoting Disability Rights in Artificial Intelligence Development

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The Nordic and Baltic Ministers of Digitalisation and their counterparts in Social Affairs and Health have issued a joint declaration to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities are considered in the development of artificial intelligence. The declaration aims to promote inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in discussions and decisions regarding AI at the national, Nordic, and Baltic levels. As part of innovation and AI development, the ministers emphasize the need to account for the rights of persons with disabilities and avoid discriminatory practices.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nordic and Baltic Ministers of Digitalisation and their counterparts in Social Affairs and Health have issued a joint declaration to promote the rights and participation of persons with disabilities in AI development.
  • The ministers commit to ensuring that the rights of persons with disabilities are taken into account and promoted in the rapid development of artificial intelligence and digital solutions.
  • The declaration aims to promote inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in discussions and decisions regarding AI at the national, Nordic, and Baltic levels.
  • The implementation of equal digitalization and artificial intelligence requires that everyone is included in the development as equals.
  • The joint statement was released on June 11 at a side event organized in connection with the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York.
  • The ministers note that AI is developing rapidly and emphasizes the need to identify opportunities for promoting the participation and rights of persons with disabilities.
  • The statement highlights the need to avoid discriminatory practices in AI development.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistics are mentioned in the original text.

Sources:

  • "Nordic Ministers Commit to Promoting Disability Rights in Artificial Intelligence Development."
  • "Joint Statement on Artificial Intelligence and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities."

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