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Human dignity

Human dignity is a principle that presupposes the unconditional value of every human being, prohibiting such practices as the total digital monitoring of the individual or his or her humiliation through deception, manipulation or exclusion.

Principle: Opinion of the Data Ethics Commission: General ethical and legal principles, Oct 10, 2019

Published by Data Ethics Commission, Germany

Related Principles

· 3. The Principle of Autonomy: “Preserve Human Agency”

Autonomy of human beings in the context of AI development means freedom from subordination to, or coercion by, AI systems. Human beings interacting with AI systems must keep full and effective self determination over themselves. If one is a consumer or user of an AI system this entails a right to decide to be subject to direct or indirect AI decision making, a right to knowledge of direct or indirect interaction with AI systems, a right to opt out and a right of withdrawal. Self determination in many instances requires assistance from government or non governmental organizations to ensure that individuals or minorities are afforded similar opportunities as the status quo. Furthermore, to ensure human agency, systems should be in place to ensure responsibility and accountability. It is paramount that AI does not undermine the necessity for human responsibility to ensure the protection of fundamental rights.

Published by The European Commission’s High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence in Draft Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI, Dec 18, 2018

7. Principles of human dignity and individual autonomy

Users should respect human dignity and individual autonomy in the utilization of AI systems or AI services. [Main points to discuss] A) Respect for human dignity and individual autonomy With consideration of social contexts in the utilization of AI, users may be expected to respect human dignity and individual autonomy. B) Attention to the manipulation of human decision making, emotions, etc. by AI Users may be expected to pay attention to the risks of the manipulation of human decision making and emotions by AI and risks of excessive dependence on AI. It is crucial to consider who takes what measures against such risks. C) Reference to the discussion of bioethics, etc. in the case of linking AI systems with the human brain and body When linking AI with the human brain and body, users may be required to particularly take into consideration that human dignity and individual autonomy will not be violated, in light of discussions on bioethics, etc.

Published by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), the Government of Japan in Draft AI Utilization Principles, Jul 17, 2018

3.2 Dignity

It is the duty of all members of society to mutually respect and protect this right as one of the basic and inviolable rights of every human being. Every individual has the right to protect own dignity: violation or non respect of this right is sanctioned by law. Human dignity (further: dignity) should be understood as a starting principle (principle) that focuses on the preservation of human integrity. Based on that premise, the persons to whom these Guidelines refershould at all times, regardless of the stage in which the concrete artificial intelligence solution isIdevelopment, application or use), keep in mind the person and his integrity as a central concept. In thisregard, it is necessary to develop systems that, at every stage, make it imperative to respect theperson's personality, his freedom and autonomy. Respecting human personality means creating a system that will respect the cognitive, social andcultural characteristics of each individual. The artificial inteligence systems that are being developed must be in accordance with the above, therefore it is necessary to take care that they cannot in any waylead to the subordination of man to the functions of the system, as well as endangering his dignity andintegrity. In order to ensure respect for the principle of dignity, artificial intelligence systems must not be such that in the processes of work and application they grossly ignore the autonomy of human choice. The Constitution of the Republic of Serbia emphasizes that dignity "is inviolable and everyone is obliged to respectand protect it., Evervone has the right to free personal development, if it does not violate the rights of others guaranteed by the Constitution. The Convention on Human Rights states the following: "Human dignity (dignity) is not only a basic human right but also the foundation of human rights." Human dignity is inherent in every human being. In the Republic of Serbia, this term is regulated in the following ways: "The dignity of the person (honor, reputation, or piety) of the person to whom the information refers.'it is legally protected.” "Whoever abuses another or treats him in a way that offends a human being. dignity, shall be punished by imprisonment for up to one year. "Work in the public interest is any socially useful work that does not offend human dignity and is not done for the purpose of making a profit." This principle emphasizes that the integrity and dignity of all who may be affected by the Artificial inteligence Systemmust be taken care of at all times, As it is a general concept, to which life, in addition to the law, gives different sides although the essence is the same, it is appropriate to attach to the concept itself: honor, reputation, that is, piety.

Published by Republic of Serbia in ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, APPLICATION AND USE OF RELIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, Febrary, 2023

3.4 Fairness

The principle of fairness refers to the protection of rights and integrity against discrimination, especially discrimination of particularly sensitive categorie.(for example, persons with disabilities). The term itself due to its versatility, it has different interpretations in numerous spheres of social life. For example, in health care, the principle of fairness implies the prohibition of discrimination based on race, sex, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, nationality, social origin, religion, political or other conviction, financial status, culture, language, health status, type of illness, mental or physical disabilty, as well as other personal characteristics that maybe the cause of discrimination. Likewise, artificial intelligence systems must prevent discrimination when in use. The principle of fairness has its real (eng. substantive) and procedural dimension. The real dimension includes protection against unjustified bias, discrimination and stigmatization. Artificial intelligencesystems should provide equal opportunities to all persons, both in terms of access to education, goodsand services and technologies, as well as to prevent deception of persons using artificial intelligencesystems, when making decisions. The procedural dimension of fairness includes the ability to challenge and include effective legal protection against decisions resulting from the operation of the Artificial Intelligence System As well as persons responsible for the operation of the System. In order to fulfill this condition, it is necessary that they exist clearly defined responsibilities, as well as for the decision making process to be explained, clear andtransparent. This reduces the possibility of misunderstanding or incomplete understanding of the purpose and goals of using these systems, that is, the potential denial of freedom of choice when choosing the system to use. The fair use of Artificial lnteligence Systems can lead to an increase in fairness in society as a whole, as well as to a reduction of the differences that exist between individuals in terms of social, economic and educational status

Published by Republic of Serbia in ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, APPLICATION AND USE OF RELIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, Febrary, 2023

· Respect, protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms and human dignity

13. The inviolable and inherent dignity of every human constitutes the foundation for the universal, indivisible, inalienable, interdependent and interrelated system of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Therefore, respect, protection and promotion of human dignity and rights as established by international law, including international human rights law, is essential throughout the life cycle of AI systems. Human dignity relates to the recognition of the intrinsic and equal worth of each individual human being, regardless of race, colour, descent, gender, age, language, religion, political opinion, national origin, ethnic origin, social origin, economic or social condition of birth, or disability and any other grounds. 14. No human being or human community should be harmed or subordinated, whether physically, economically, socially, politically, culturally or mentally during any phase of the life cycle of AI systems. Throughout the life cycle of AI systems, the quality of life of human beings should be enhanced, while the definition of “quality of life” should be left open to individuals or groups, as long as there is no violation or abuse of human rights and fundamental freedoms, or the dignity of humans in terms of this definition. 15. Persons may interact with AI systems throughout their life cycle and receive assistance from them, such as care for vulnerable people or people in vulnerable situations, including but not limited to children, older persons, persons with disabilities or the ill. Within such interactions, persons should never be objectified, nor should their dignity be otherwise undermined, or human rights and fundamental freedoms violated or abused. 16. Human rights and fundamental freedoms must be respected, protected and promoted throughout the life cycle of AI systems. Governments, private sector, civil society, international organizations, technical communities and academia must respect human rights instruments and frameworks in their interventions in the processes surrounding the life cycle of AI systems. New technologies need to provide new means to advocate, defend and exercise human rights and not to infringe them.

Published by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in The Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, Nov 24, 2021